Lemongrass vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemongrass and yam
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, folate, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while yam has more vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 210% more than yam.
- Lemongrass contains 15 times more iron than yam. While lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, yam contains only 0.54mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Yam, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +282.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1413% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +829.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1215.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +321.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +557.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +528% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +266.3% |
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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
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Water
~69.6g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.397mg | 210% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.54mg | 95% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 17.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.293mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 23µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.178mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.314mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 816mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 118kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 27.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)