Lemongrass vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemongrass and shrimp
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, potassium, and zinc, while shrimp has more phosphorus and copper.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 226% more than shrimp.
- Lemongrass contains 16 times more iron than shrimp. While lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, shrimp contains only 0.51mg.
- The amount of sodium in lemongrass is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +179.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1502% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15730.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12555% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1217.6% |
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Water
~74.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.033mg | 226% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.51mg | 96% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 23.98g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 237mg | 19% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 723mg | 259mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.379mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 0.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 1.64mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 65mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.079g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.