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Lemongrass vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemongrass and Oatmeal

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Oatmeal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 203% more than Oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal contains 12 times less Potassium than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 723mg of Potassium, while Oatmeal contains 61mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Potassium +1085.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +259.7%
Contains more Copper +303%
Contains more Manganese +836.2%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Potassium +1085.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +259.7%
Contains more Copper +303%
Contains more Manganese +836.2%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Contains more Water +19.1%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Contains more Water +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.6%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 9.97g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.37g Oatmeal
Fats 0.49g 1.36g Oatmeal
Carbs 25.31g 11.67g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 68kcal Lemongrass
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 65mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 8.17mg 5.96mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 26mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 77mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 61mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 49mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.62mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.066mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.558mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 6IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 75µg 44µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.226g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.426g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.