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Lemongrass vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lemongrass and rye

  • Lemongrass has more manganese and iron; however, rye has more phosphorus, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 115% higher.
  • Rye has 3 times less iron than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of iron, while rye has 2.63mg.

Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more IronIron +210.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1885.7%

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.
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%
Rye
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2812%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +565.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +468.1%
Contains more FatsFats +232.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.7%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 5.224mg 2.577mg 115%
Iron 8.17mg 2.63mg 69%
Fiber 15.1g 60%
Phosphorus 101mg 332mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.456mg 28%
Selenium 0.7µg 13.9µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.316mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 4.27mg 20%
Carbs 25.31g 75.86g 17%
Protein 1.82g 10.34g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.294mg 16%
Calories 99kcal 338kcal 12%
Magnesium 60mg 110mg 12%
Copper 0.266mg 0.367mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.251mg 9%
Folate 75µg 38µg 9%
Potassium 723mg 510mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.767g 4%
Calcium 65mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 2.23mg 2.65mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Fats 0.49g 1.63g 2%
Net carbs 25.31g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Sodium 6mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.119g 0.197g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 0.208g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Rye
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lemongrass
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.