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Lemongrass vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Tomato juice different?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Tomato juice is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 224% more than Tomato juice.
  • Lemongrass contains 21 times more Iron than Tomato juice. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, while Tomato juice contains 0.39mg.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added 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 +550%
Contains more Iron +1994.9%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.6%
Contains more Potassium +233.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +1927.3%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +7582.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 3% 15% 8% 9% 20% 2% 3% 14% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +1994.9%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.6%
Contains more Potassium +233.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +1927.3%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +7582.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +2596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
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 27% 7% 0% 234% 25% 18% 13% 0% 17% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +2596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.1%
Contains more Fats +69%
Contains more Carbs +617%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Water +33.5%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +114.1%
Contains more Fats +69%
Contains more Carbs +617%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Water +33.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +529.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
37% 10% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +529.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Tomato juice Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 3.13g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 0.85g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 0.29g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 3.53g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 17kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 1.33g Tomato juice
Sugar 2.58g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.4g Tomato juice
Calcium 65mg 10mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.39mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 11mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 19mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 217mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 10mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.11mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.042mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.068mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 450IU Tomato juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Tomato juice
Vitamin E 0.32mg Tomato juice
Vitamin C 2.6mg 70.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.078mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.673mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 20µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 2.3µg Tomato juice
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato juice
Threonine 0.026mg Tomato juice
Isoleucine 0.017mg Tomato juice
Leucine 0.024mg Tomato juice
Lysine 0.026mg Tomato juice
Methionine 0.005mg Tomato juice
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Tomato juice
Valine 0.017mg Tomato juice
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato juice
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.019g Tomato juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.005g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.027g Lemongrass
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g Tomato juice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g Tomato juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Tomato juice
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
30%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.