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Lemongrass vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Pico de gallo different?

  • Lemongrass has more Iron, and Calcium than Pico de gallo.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lemongrass is 102% higher.
  • Lemongrass has less Sodium.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and PACE, Pico De Gallo are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
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 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Other +45.6%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Other +45.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 9.38g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 0g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 0g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 9.38g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 31kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 6.25g Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 0mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 469mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Pico de gallo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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

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.