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Lemongrass vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Horse meat

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 226% more than Horse meat.
  • Lemongrass contains 2 times more Iron than Horse meat. While Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, Horse meat contains only 5.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
7
:
3
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +23645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +1828.6%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +23645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +1828.6%

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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
6
:
4
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Lemongrass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Horse meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
2
:
3
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +1446.2%
Contains more Fats +1134.7%
Equal in Water - 63.98
Equal in Other - 1.83
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +1446.2%
Contains more Fats +1134.7%
Equal in Water - 63.98
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
1
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2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3825.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3825.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Horse meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 0.49g 6.05g Horse meat
Carbs 25.31g 0g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 175kcal Horse meat
Calcium 65mg 8mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 5.03mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 723mg 379mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 55mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.266mg 0.171mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.022mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.12mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 1.9g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Horse meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Lemongrass
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.