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Lemongrass vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemongrass and Nachos

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Nachos are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 219% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 11 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of Iron, while Nachos have 0.75mg.
  • Lemongrass contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 Iron +989.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +315.6%
Contains more Manganese +2693.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Contains more Selenium +1128.6%
Equal in Calcium - 63
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +989.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +315.6%
Contains more Manganese +2693.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Contains more Selenium +1128.6%
Equal in Calcium - 63

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +88.7%
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Fats +4287.8%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Equal in Other - 1.87
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +88.7%
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Fats +4287.8%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25863%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2864.7%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25863%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2864.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 1.82g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 0.49g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 25.31g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 99kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 65mg 63mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.75mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 42mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 723mg 362mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 313mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.86mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.064mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.187mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 6IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.1mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.133mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.63mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 75µg 10µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 2.173g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.