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Lemongrass vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Cayenne pepper

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A 231% more than Lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass contains 3 times more Manganese than Cayenne pepper. While Lemongrass contains 5.224mg of Manganese, Cayenne pepper contains only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1157.1%
~equal in Iron ~7.8mg

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2838.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +693400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +690.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.3%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +776.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +559.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3424.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.7%
Contains more OtherOther +235.6%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4992.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4823.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Cayenne pepper
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 Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 99kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 1.82g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.49g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 2.6mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 25.31g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 25.31g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 60mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 65mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 723mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 8.17mg 7.8mg Lemongrass
Sugar 10.34g Lemongrass
Fiber 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.266mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.23mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 101mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 6mg 30mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 5.224mg 2mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 75µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.119g 3.26g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.