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Lemongrass vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemongrass and Sapodilla

  • Lemongrass has more Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Sapodilla is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Iron needs 92% more than Sapodilla.
  • Sapodilla contains 22 times less Zinc than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, while Sapodilla contains 0.1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Sapodilla, raw.

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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 +209.5%
Contains more Iron +921.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +741.7%
Contains more Potassium +274.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +2130%
Contains more Copper +209.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
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 7% 30% 9% 6% 18% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +209.5%
Contains more Iron +921.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +741.7%
Contains more Potassium +274.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +2130%
Contains more Copper +209.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404%
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 4% 0% 0% 49% 0% 5% 4% 16% 9% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Water +10.5%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1445.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.8%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1445.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Sapodilla Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 14.66g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 0.44g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 1.1g Sapodilla
Carbs 25.31g 19.96g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 83kcal Lemongrass
Fiber 5.3g Sapodilla
Calcium 65mg 21mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.8mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 12mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 12mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 193mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 12mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.1mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.086mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 60IU Sapodilla
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sapodilla
Vitamin C 2.6mg 14.7mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.02mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.252mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.037mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 14µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.005mg Sapodilla
Threonine 0.012mg Sapodilla
Isoleucine 0.015mg Sapodilla
Leucine 0.024mg Sapodilla
Lysine 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.003mg Sapodilla
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Sapodilla
Valine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Histidine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.194g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.011g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Sapodilla
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
8%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.