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Lemongrass vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lemongrass and poblano

  • Lemongrass has more manganese; however, poblano is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 409% more than lemongrass.
  • Poblano has 4 times less manganese than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 5.224mg of manganese, while poblano has 1.279mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +91%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
~equal in Calcium ~61mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3886%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4318.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~69µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +211.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +551.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1573.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.2%
Contains more OtherOther +227.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +811.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2553.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 3.535mg 266%
Manganese 5.224mg 1.279mg 172%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 2.255mg 163%
Vitamin A 0µg 1022µg 114%
Fiber 21.6g 86%
Potassium 723mg 2411mg 50%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.993mg 39%
Iron 8.17mg 10.93mg 35%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 6.403mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 4.511g 29%
Copper 0.266mg 0.508mg 27%
Protein 1.82g 11.86g 20%
Phosphorus 101mg 201mg 14%
Magnesium 60mg 113mg 13%
Fats 0.49g 8.2g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.179mg 10%
Calories 99kcal 281kcal 9%
Carbs 25.31g 51.42g 9%
Zinc 2.23mg 1.42mg 7%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.119g 0.82g 3%
Sodium 6mg 43mg 2%
Folate 75µg 69µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 0.492g 1%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 25.31g 29.82g N/A
Calcium 65mg 61mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Poblano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lemongrass
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ()

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.