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Lemongrass vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemongrass and Triticale

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, and Potassium, while Triticale has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 88% higher.
  • Triticale contains 3 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, while Triticale contains 2.57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Triticale.

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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 +75.7%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
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 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Copper +71.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2546%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.134
Equal in Folate - 73
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 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2546%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.134
Equal in Folate - 73

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +571.6%
Contains more Protein +617%
Contains more Fats +326.5%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +23.3%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Water +571.6%
Contains more Protein +617%
Contains more Fats +326.5%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Triticale Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 72.13g Triticale
Protein 1.82g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.49g 2.09g Triticale
Carbs 25.31g 72.13g Triticale
Calories 99kcal 336kcal Triticale
Calcium 65mg 37mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 2.57mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 130mg Triticale
Phosphorus 101mg 358mg Triticale
Potassium 723mg 332mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 5mg Triticale
Zinc 2.23mg 3.45mg Triticale
Copper 0.266mg 0.457mg Triticale
Manganese 5.224mg 3.21mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.134mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 75µg 73µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.366g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.913g Triticale

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Lemongrass Triticale
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
29%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.