Lemongrass vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemongrass and tempeh?
- Lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, folate, and zinc, yet tempeh is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 171% higher.
- Lemongrass has 3 times more folate than tempeh. Lemongrass has 75µg of folate, while tempeh has 24µg.
- Lemongrass contains less saturated fat.
We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Tempeh types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +75.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +301.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.4% |
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 FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +456% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1014.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2104.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5835.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2429.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.3mg | 171% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 2.7mg | 68% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 20.29g | 37% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.56mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 4.3g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 266mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.358mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 10.8g | 16% |
| Folate | 75µg | 24µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 2.539g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 2.64mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 412mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 7.64g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 192kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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)
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.