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Lemongrass vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Sun-dried tomato different?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Folate, while Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 207% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Lemongrass contains 3 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. Lemongrass contains 75µg of Folate, while Sun-dried tomato contains 23µg.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were used in this article.

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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 +38.3%
Contains more Iron +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Manganese +1021%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Manganese +1021%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%

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 Folate +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +858%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +858%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +2773.5%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Carbs - 23.33
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +2773.5%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Carbs - 23.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15942.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1111.8%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15942.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1111.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 17.53g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.49g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 25.31g 23.33g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 65mg 47mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 2.68mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 101mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 723mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 6mg 266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.78mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 5.224mg 0.466mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 6IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 2.6mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 75µg 23µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 0.119g 1.893g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.