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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
:
8
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains more Calcium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +528.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +497.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +502.7%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +1063.5%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains more Calcium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +528.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +497.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +502.7%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +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
9
:
3
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Lemongrass
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 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +146.7%
Contains more Fats +3179.6%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Water +182.8%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Lemongrass
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 Protein +146.7%
Contains more Fats +3179.6%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Water +182.8%
Contains more Other +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8829.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4666.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8829.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4666.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 25.31g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 1.82g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.49g Muffin
Carbs 53g 25.31g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 99kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.3mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 10mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 146mg 101mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 336mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.37mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.06mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.449mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 6IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.065mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.135mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.101mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.05mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 48µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.054g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.17g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
13%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.