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Lemongrass vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemongrass and Wheat gluten

  • Lemongrass has more Iron, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 71% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +623%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +162.4%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Selenium +5571.4%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +623%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +162.4%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Selenium +5571.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +83.5%
Contains more Water +760.7%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +4029.7%
Contains more Fats +277.6%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +83.5%
Contains more Water +760.7%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +4029.7%
Contains more Fats +277.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.5%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 13.19g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.49g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 25.31g 13.79g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 65mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 8.17mg 5.2mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 723mg 100mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 29mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.85mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.182mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 0µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.272g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.