Lemongrass vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemongrass and macadamia
- Lemongrass has more iron, manganese, and folate, while macadamia has more vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 94% more than lemongrass.
- Lemongrass contains 7 times more folate than macadamia. While lemongrass contains 75µg of folate, macadamia contains only 11µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lemongrass is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +414.3% |
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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1738.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1416% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.8% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5089.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15363.3% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108931.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +783.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 58.877g | 147% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 75.77g | 116% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 1.195mg | 94% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.69mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.756mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 12.061g | 54% |
| Manganese | 5.224mg | 4.131mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 34% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 718kcal | 31% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 130mg | 17% |
| Folate | 75µg | 11µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.275mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.758mg | 14% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 7.91g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 188mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 368mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 2.473mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1.502g | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3.6µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 13.82g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.162mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.