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Lemongrass vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lemongrass and Cinnamon

  • Lemongrass has more Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 532% more.
  • Lemongrass contains 13 times more Folate than Cinnamon. Lemongrass contains 75µg of Folate, while Cinnamon contains 6µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1441.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg
~equal in Iron ~8.32mg

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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.5%
~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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +567.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more FatsFats +153.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +355.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 99kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 1.82g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0.49g 1.24g Cinnamon
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 25.31g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 25.31g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 60mg
Calcium 65mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 723mg 431mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Lemongrass
Fiber 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.266mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Zinc 2.23mg 1.83mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 64mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 10mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 5.224mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 0.7µg 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.022mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.041mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 75µg 6µg Lemongrass
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.345g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.068g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Cinnamon
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
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.