Lemongrass vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lemongrass and longan
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, longan has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 225% higher.
- Longan has 65 times less calcium than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 65mg of calcium, while longan has 1mg.
Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Longans, 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 | +6400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4360% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +381% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9946.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3130.8% |
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:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +390% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.052mg | 225% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.13mg | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 84mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 723mg | 266mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 10mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.169mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 65mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 15.14g | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 60kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.31g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)