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Millet flour vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Millet flour and Lemongrass different?

  • Millet flour is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 184% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 47 times more Selenium than Lemongrass. While Millet flour contains 32.7µg of Selenium, Lemongrass contains only 0.7µg.

Millet flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +98.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4571.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +364.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.8%
Contains more IronIron +107.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2434%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +490.7%
Contains more FatsFats +767.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.8%
Contains more WaterWater +714.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
35% 16% 50%
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 +1611.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1440%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 382kcal 99kcal Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 1.82g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 0.49g Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 71.62g 25.31g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 25.31g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 60mg Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 224mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 3.94mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 1.66g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.5g Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.266mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 2.23mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 101mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 6mg Millet flour
Vitamin A 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 32.7µg 0.7µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.065mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.101mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.05mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.08mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 75µg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.054g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.17g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Millet flour
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.