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Lemongrass vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemongrass and Sauerkraut

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 221% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 12 times less Zinc than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, while Sauerkraut contains 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lemongrass is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 +116.7%
Contains more Iron +455.8%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +325.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1073.7%
Contains more Copper +177.1%
Contains more Manganese +3359.6%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +455.8%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +325.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1073.7%
Contains more Copper +177.1%
Contains more Manganese +3359.6%
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 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.9%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.9%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +491.4%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +19.4%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +491.4%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 1.38g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 0.91g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 0.14g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 4.28g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 19kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 65mg 30mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 1.47mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 13mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 20mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 170mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 661mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.19mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.096mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.151mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 2.6mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.021mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.022mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.143mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 75µg 24µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.013g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.067g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.