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Lemongrass vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemongrass and Sesame

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, however, Sesame is higher in Copper, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 424% more than Lemongrass.
  • Sesame contains 2 times less Manganese than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 5.224mg of Manganese, while Sesame contains 2.46mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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 Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Manganese +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +485%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.8%
Contains more Zinc +247.5%
Contains more Copper +1434.6%
Contains more Selenium +4814.3%
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 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Manganese +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +485%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.8%
Contains more Zinc +247.5%
Contains more Copper +1434.6%
Contains more Selenium +4814.3%

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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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more Folate +29.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.05
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more Folate +29.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1404.9%
Contains more Protein +874.2%
Contains more Fats +10036.7%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Equal in Carbs - 23.45
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Water +1404.9%
Contains more Protein +874.2%
Contains more Fats +10036.7%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Equal in Carbs - 23.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34638.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12707.6%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34638.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12707.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 11.65g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 0.49g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 25.31g 23.45g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Lemongrass
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 65mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 8.17mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 60mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 101mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 723mg 468mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 11mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.266mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 5.224mg 2.46mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 6IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 75µg 97µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.119g 6.957g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.