Lemongrass vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lemongrass and wakame
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, potassium, and zinc, while wakame has more folate, vitamin B5, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 166% higher.
- Wakame contains 14 times less potassium than lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 723mg of potassium, while wakame contains 50mg.
- The amount of sodium in lemongrass is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw.
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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 | +1346% |
| Contains more IronIron | +274.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +486.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +273.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1294% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.3% |
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:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.13g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.058g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.4mg | 166% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 2.18mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 872mg | 38% |
| Folate | 75µg | 196µg | 30% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 50mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.38mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.697mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 107mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 150mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.002mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 9.14g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 45kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.82g | 3.03g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.284mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.218g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.