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Lemongrass vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lemongrass and muffin?

  • Lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, zinc, and magnesium, yet muffin is richer in selenium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 208% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 6 times more iron than muffin. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of iron, while muffin has 1.3mg.
  • Lemongrass contains less saturated fat.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Muffin
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +497.5%
Contains more IronIron +528.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +502.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1063.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Muffin
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Muffin
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +182.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3179.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Muffin
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8829.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4666.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Muffin DV% diff.
Manganese 5.224mg 0.449mg 208%
Iron 8.17mg 1.3mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 8.103g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.49g 16.07g 24%
Copper 0.266mg 0.06mg 23%
Potassium 723mg 121mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Zinc 2.23mg 0.37mg 17%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.2µg 14%
Calories 99kcal 375kcal 14%
Sodium 6mg 336mg 14%
Magnesium 60mg 10mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.119g 2.844g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.168mg 9%
Carbs 25.31g 53g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.47mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 75µg 48µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Phosphorus 101mg 146mg 6%
Protein 1.82g 4.49g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 65mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.418mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.163mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 25.31g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lemongrass
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.