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Lemongrass vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemongrass and Melon

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 226% more than Melon.
  • Melon contains 32 times less Zinc than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, while Melon contains 0.07mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Melons, casaba, 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.
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Melon
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +2302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1920%
Contains more Potassium +297.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +3085.7%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +14825.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +2302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1920%
Contains more Potassium +297.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +3085.7%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +14825.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.6%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.8%
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.6%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +284.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +30.1%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +284.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Melon Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 5.68g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 1.11g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 0.1g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 6.58g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 28kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 5.69g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 65mg 11mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.34mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 11mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 5mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 182mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 9mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.07mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.06mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.035mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 2.6mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.015mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.031mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.232mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 75µg 8µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.002g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.039g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
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 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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.