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Lemongrass vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Shallot different?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 214% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 7 times more Iron than Shallot. While Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, Shallot contains only 1.2mg.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Shallots, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +580.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +457.5%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Manganese +1689%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +580.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +457.5%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Manganese +1689%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%

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 A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
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% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +13.1%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Shallot
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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 13.6g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.49g 0.1g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 16.8g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 72kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 7.87g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 65mg 37mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 1.2mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 60mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 334mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 12mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.4mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.088mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.292mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 6IU 4IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 2.6mg 8mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.06mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.02mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 75µg 34µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.014g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.039g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.