Lemongrass vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lemongrass and Chia seeds different?
- Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, while Chia seeds is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 109% more than Chia seeds.
- Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat.
Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +77.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +458.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +870.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +247.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +751.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7785.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +853.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +702% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1116.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +808.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6173.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
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
3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4175.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13820.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 486kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 16.54g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 30.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 25.31g | 7.72g |
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| Carbs | 25.31g | 42.12g |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 335mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 631mg |
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| Potassium | 723mg | 407mg |
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| Iron | 8.17mg | 7.72mg |
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| Fiber | 34.4g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.924mg |
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| Zinc | 2.23mg | 4.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 860mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 2.723mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 55.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 8.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 75µg | 49µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.119g | 3.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 2.309g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 23.665g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.436mg |
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| Threonine | 0.709mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.801mg |
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| Leucine | 1.371mg |
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| Lysine | 0.97mg |
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| Methionine | 0.588mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.531mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.