Lemongrass vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemongrass and matzo different?
- Lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, folate, and zinc; however, matzo is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 199% higher.
- Lemongrass contains 6 times more potassium than matzo. While lemongrass contains 723mg of potassium, matzo contains only 112mg.
Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +545.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +343.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +703.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5171.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +495.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +786% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
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:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1541.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.7% |
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.65mg | 199% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 36.9µg | 66% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.16mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.387mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.06mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 83.7g | 19% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 112mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 3.892mg | 17% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 10g | 16% |
| Folate | 75µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 395kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.68mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.291mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.443mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.603g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 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
12%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()