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Lemongrass vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemongrass and Soybean raw

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, however, Soybean raw is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily Copper needs 155% more than Lemongrass.
  • Soybean raw has 2 times less Manganese than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 5.224mg of Manganese, while Soybean raw has 2.517mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.5%
Contains more IronIron +92.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +523.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +597%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2442.9%

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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 20% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1486%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +726.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1904.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3969.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +170.6%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8055.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6520.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Soybean raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Soybean raw Opinion
Calories 99kcal 446kcal Soybean raw
Protein 1.82g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 0.49g 19.94g Soybean raw
Vitamin C 2.6mg 6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 25.31g 20.86g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 30.16g Soybean raw
Magnesium 60mg 280mg Soybean raw
Calcium 65mg 277mg Soybean raw
Potassium 723mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Iron 8.17mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Lemongrass
Fiber 9.3g Soybean raw
Copper 0.266mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Zinc 2.23mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 101mg 704mg Soybean raw
Sodium 6mg 2mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 6IU 22IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 5.224mg 2.517mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 17.8µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.623mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.793mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.377mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 75µg 375µg Soybean raw
Choline 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 0.119g 2.884g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 4.404g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 11.255g Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.