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Lemongrass vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemongrass and Yolk?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, and Iron, yet Yolk is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Lemongrass has 95 times more Manganese than Yolk. While Lemongrass has 5.224mg of Manganese, Yolk has only 0.055mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemongrass is lower.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types in this article.

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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 +199.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +563.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +9398.2%
Contains more Calcium +98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.1%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Iron +199.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +563.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +9398.2%
Contains more Calcium +98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.1%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4487.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +23933.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5880%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4487.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +23933.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5880%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +605%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Protein +771.4%
Contains more Fats +5316.3%
Equal in Other - 1.7
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +605%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Protein +771.4%
Contains more Fats +5316.3%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21637%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2372.9%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21637%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2372.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 3.59g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 0.49g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 25.31g 3.59g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 8.17mg 2.73mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 5mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 723mg 109mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 48mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.266mg 0.077mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.055mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 6IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.024mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 75µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 9.551g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.