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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1434.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Sesame
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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 WaterWater +1404.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +874.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10036.7%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%
~equal in Carbs ~23.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34638.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.266mg 4.082mg 424%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 21.773g 144%
Manganese 5.224mg 2.46mg 120%
Calcium 65mg 975mg 91%
Iron 8.17mg 14.55mg 80%
Fats 0.49g 49.67g 76%
Phosphorus 101mg 629mg 75%
Magnesium 60mg 351mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.791mg 61%
Selenium 0.7µg 34.4µg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.79mg 55%
Zinc 2.23mg 7.75mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 18.759g 47%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Protein 1.82g 17.73g 32%
Saturated fat 0.119g 6.957g 31%
Calories 99kcal 573kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 4.515mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.247mg 9%
Potassium 723mg 468mg 8%
Folate 75µg 97µg 6%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Carbs 25.31g 23.45g 1%
Net carbs 25.31g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 6mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lemongrass
47%
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.