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Lemongrass vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemongrass and Tuna salad

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, and Copper, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 225% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad has 9 times less Folate than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 75µg of Folate, while Tuna salad has 8µg.
  • Lemongrass contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
8
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +717%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +298.2%
Contains more Copper +83.4%
Contains more Manganese +12960%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +717%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +298.2%
Contains more Copper +83.4%
Contains more Manganese +12960%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%

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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
5
:
5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
Lemongrass
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%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Carbs +169%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Protein +781.3%
Contains more Fats +1789.8%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +169%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Protein +781.3%
Contains more Fats +1789.8%
Contains more Other +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5246.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2324.7%
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5246.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2324.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 9.41g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 0.49g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 25.31g 9.41g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 65mg 17mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 1mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 723mg 178mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 402mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.56mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.145mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.04mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 6IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2.2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.031mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.07mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 75µg 8µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 1.544g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.