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Lemongrass vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemongrass and Taco

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Folate, however, Taco has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 216% higher.
  • Taco has 7 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of Iron, while Taco has 1.19mg.
  • Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 Iron +586.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.4%
Contains more Copper +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +1998%
Contains more Calcium +36.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +586.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.4%
Contains more Copper +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +1998%
Contains more Calcium +36.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Folate +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2083.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Folate +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2083.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +386.8%
Contains more Fats +2491.8%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +386.8%
Contains more Fats +2491.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8068.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1689.4%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8068.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1689.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Taco Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 15.95g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.49g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 25.31g 19.85g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Calcium 65mg 89mg Taco
Iron 8.17mg 1.19mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 723mg 209mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 397mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 1.75mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.077mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.249mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 6IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.4mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.06mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 75µg 19µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 4.384g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.