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Lemongrass vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemongrass and Pork jowl?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Potassium, yet Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 227% more.
  • Lemongrass has 75 times more Folate than Pork jowl. While Lemongrass has 75µg of Folate, Pork jowl has only 1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemongrass is lower.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types 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 +1525%
Contains more Iron +1845.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +165.5%
Contains more Copper +565%
Contains more Manganese +104380%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
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 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +1845.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +165.5%
Contains more Copper +565%
Contains more Manganese +104380%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +218.1%
Contains more Protein +250.5%
Contains more Fats +14106.1%
Equal in Other - 1.82
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +218.1%
Contains more Protein +250.5%
Contains more Fats +14106.1%
Equal in Other - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60807.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4670.6%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60807.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4670.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 0.49g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 25.31g 0g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 65mg 4mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.42mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 3mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 86mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 148mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 25mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.84mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.04mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.005mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 6IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 75µg 1µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 25.26g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Pork jowl
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
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.