Matzo vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are matzo and lemongrass different?
- Matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, folate, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 199% higher.
- Matzo contains 53 times more selenium than lemongrass. While matzo contains 36.9µg of selenium, lemongrass contains only 0.7µg.
Crackers, matzo, plain and Lemon grass (citronella), raw are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5171.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +545.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +343.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +703.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +495.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +786% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +341.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1541.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.65mg | 5.224mg | 199% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 0.7µg | 66% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 8.17mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.065mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.266mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 25.31g | 19% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 723mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 1.101mg | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 1.82g | 16% |
| Folate | 17µg | 75µg | 15% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 99kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 2.23mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.135mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.119g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 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
24%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.107g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()