Lemongrass vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemongrass and quinoa different?
- Lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, potassium, zinc, folate, and copper; however, quinoa is richer in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 200% higher.
- Lemongrass contains 5 times more iron than quinoa. While lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, quinoa contains only 1.49mg.
Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Quinoa, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +282.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +727.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.8% |
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Water
~71.61g
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +877.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +534.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.631mg | 200% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 1.49mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 172mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Folate | 75µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.192mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 152mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1.078g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 4.4g | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.412mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 120kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 21.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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