Longan vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between longan and lemongrass
- Longan has more vitamin C; however, lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 225% higher.
- Lemongrass has 32 times less vitamin C than longan. Longan has 84mg of vitamin C, while lemongrass has 2.6mg.
Food types used in this article are Longans, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6400% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +6184.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +57.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +4360% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +381% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9946.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +3130.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +390% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.052mg | 5.224mg | 225% |
Iron | 0.13mg | 8.17mg | 101% |
Vitamin C | 84mg | 2.6mg | 90% |
Zinc | 0.05mg | 2.23mg | 20% |
Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
Potassium | 266mg | 723mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 60mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.169mg | 0.266mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 21mg | 101mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
Calcium | 1mg | 65mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.101mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
Carbs | 15.14g | 25.31g | 3% |
Calories | 60kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.49g | 1% |
Protein | 1.31g | 1.82g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.04g | 25.31g | N/A |
Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.012mg | 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
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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%

131%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?

Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)