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Lemongrass vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Seed different?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, while Seed is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 109% more than Seed.
  • 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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
4
:
6
Seed
Seed
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Contains more Calcium +870.8%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +751.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +7785.7%
Equal in Iron - 7.72
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Contains more Calcium +870.8%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +751.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +7785.7%
Equal in Iron - 7.72

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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
5
:
5
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702%
Lemongrass
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
1
:
4
Seed
Seed
Contains more Water +1116.9%
Contains more Protein +808.8%
Contains more Fats +6173.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Water +1116.9%
Contains more Protein +808.8%
Contains more Fats +6173.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4175.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13820.6%
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4175.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Lemongrass Seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Seed Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 7.72g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 16.54g Seed
Fats 0.49g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 25.31g 42.12g Seed
Calories 99kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g Seed
Calcium 65mg 631mg Seed
Iron 8.17mg 7.72mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 101mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 723mg 407mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 16mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.266mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 5.224mg 2.723mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 6IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 49µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 3.33g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.