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Muffin vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between muffin and lemongrass?

  • Muffin is richer in selenium, yet lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 208% higher.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +497.5%
Contains more IronIron +528.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +502.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1063.5%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
10
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +146.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3179.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +182.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +8829.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4666.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.449mg 5.224mg 208%
Iron 1.3mg 8.17mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.17g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.49g 24%
Copper 0.06mg 0.266mg 23%
Potassium 121mg 723mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.23mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg 14%
Calories 375kcal 99kcal 14%
Sodium 336mg 6mg 14%
Magnesium 10mg 60mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.119g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.054g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.065mg 9%
Carbs 53g 25.31g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.05mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Folate 48µg 75µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 101mg 6%
Protein 4.49g 1.82g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.6mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.101mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.135mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.