Lemongrass vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lemongrass and peanut butter
- Lemongrass has more manganese and iron; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 155% more than peanut butter.
- Peanut butter has 5 times less iron than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of iron, while peanut butter has 1.74mg.
- Lemongrass contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +32.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +369.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +58.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +12.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +485.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1090.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2174% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +451.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +16% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +5638.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1120.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +10381.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47938.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7273.5% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.665mg | 155% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 12.535g | 82% |
Iron | 8.17mg | 1.74mg | 80% |
Fats | 0.49g | 51.36g | 78% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 13.112mg | 75% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 25.941g | 65% |
Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 61% | |
Saturated fat | 0.119g | 10.325g | 46% |
Protein | 1.82g | 22.21g | 41% |
Phosphorus | 101mg | 335mg | 33% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.441mg | 28% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 168mg | 26% |
Calories | 99kcal | 598kcal | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1.137mg | 22% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% | |
Copper | 0.266mg | 0.422mg | 17% |
Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.1µg | 6% |
Potassium | 723mg | 558mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.192mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
Zinc | 2.23mg | 2.51mg | 3% |
Folate | 75µg | 87µg | 3% |
Calcium | 65mg | 49mg | 2% |
Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
Carbs | 25.31g | 22.31g | 1% |
Net carbs | 25.31g | 17.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.49g | N/A | |
Sodium | 6mg | 17mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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%

60%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%

84%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?

Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.