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Lemongrass vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemongrass and Short ribs

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Potassium, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 227% more than Short ribs.
  • Short ribs have 15 times less Folate than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 75µg of Folate, while Short ribs have 5µg.
  • Lemongrass contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 +441.7%
Contains more Iron +253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +168.7%
Contains more Manganese +40084.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +2871.4%
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 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +168.7%
Contains more Manganese +40084.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +2871.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +97.6%
Contains more Other +146.6%
Contains more Protein +1085.2%
Contains more Fats +8467.3%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +97.6%
Contains more Other +146.6%
Contains more Protein +1085.2%
Contains more Fats +8467.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34863%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34863%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 0.49g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 25.31g 0g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 65mg 12mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 2.31mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 723mg 224mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 50mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.266mg 0.099mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.013mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 75µg 5µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 17.8g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.681g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.