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Lemongrass vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Marinara sauce different?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 221% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Lemongrass contains 11 times more Zinc than Marinara sauce. Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, while Marinara sauce contains 0.2mg.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +947.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +1015%
Contains more Copper +228.4%
Contains more Manganese +3713.1%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +947.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +1015%
Contains more Copper +228.4%
Contains more Manganese +3713.1%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +214%
Contains more Fats +202%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Equal in Other - 1.66
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +214%
Contains more Fats +202%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.8%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 6.26g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 1.41g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 25.31g 8.06g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 51kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 5.5g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 65mg 27mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.78mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 34mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 319mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 30mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.081mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.137mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.024mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.061mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 75µg 13µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.17g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.