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Lemongrass vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemongrass and Pineapple cake

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Folate, while Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12745% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 15 times less Manganese than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 5.224mg of Manganese, while Pineapple cake contains 0.35mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemongrass is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 +452%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +545.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +619.4%
Contains more Copper +205.7%
Contains more Manganese +1392.6%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +1242.9%
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Iron +452%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +545.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +619.4%
Contains more Copper +205.7%
Contains more Manganese +1392.6%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +1242.9%

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 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.19
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +92.3%
Contains more Fats +2369.4%
Contains more Carbs +99.5%
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% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +118.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +92.3%
Contains more Fats +2369.4%
Contains more Carbs +99.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9518.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1830.6%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9518.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1830.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 1.82g 3.5g Pineapple cake
Fats 0.49g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 25.31g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 99kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 65mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 8.17mg 1.48mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 13mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 82mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 112mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 319mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.31mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.087mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.35mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 6IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.202mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.034mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 26µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 2.915g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 3.282g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.796g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.