Lemongrass vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lemongrass and heart of palm
- Lemongrass has more iron, folate, and magnesium; however, heart of palm has more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lemongrass is 81% higher.
- Heart of palm has 6 times less Magnesium than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 60mg of Magnesium, while heart of palm has 10mg.
Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Hearts of palm, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +912.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +145% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.6% |
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Carbs
~25.61g
~equal in
Water
~69.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +980% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 25.31g | 24.11g |
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| Carbs | 25.31g | 25.61g |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 723mg | 1806mg |
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| Iron | 8.17mg | 1.69mg |
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| Sugar | 17.16g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.644mg |
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| Zinc | 2.23mg | 3.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 68IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 5.224mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.81mg |
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| Folate | 75µg | 24µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.119g | 0.046g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.089g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.