Lemongrass vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lemongrass and Teff
- Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Teff is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 103% more than Teff.
- Teff contains 7 times less Potassium than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 723mg of Potassium, while Teff contains 107mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Teff, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +575.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +298.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
~equal in
Water
~74.93g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 3.87g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 25.31g | 17.06g |
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| Carbs | 25.31g | 19.86g |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 50mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 723mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 8.17mg | 2.05mg |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 2.23mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 2IU |
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 2.86mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.909mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.097mg |
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| Folate | 75µg | 18µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.119g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)