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Minestrone vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Minestrone and Lemongrass

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Minestrone.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 221% more.
  • Minestrone contains 42 times more Sodium than Lemongrass. Minestrone contains 254mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Iron +2050%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.1%
Contains more Potassium +456.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +619.4%
Contains more Copper +421.6%
Contains more Manganese +3336.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Iron +2050%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.1%
Contains more Potassium +456.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +619.4%
Contains more Copper +421.6%
Contains more Manganese +3336.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +443.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 Fats +112.2%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +443.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.77g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 1.04g 0.49g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 34kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Fiber 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.38mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 3mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 23mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 130mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 254mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.31mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.051mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.152mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 970IU 6IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.05mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 15µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.054g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.17g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone Lemongrass
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
9%
Minestrone
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.