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Brazil nut vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brazil nut and lemongrass

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, and folate.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3484% more than lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass has 136 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while lemongrass has 0.119g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 +526.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +555.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +617.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +273757.1%
Contains more IronIron +236.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.1%
~equal in Potassium ~723mg

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +849.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +686.8%
Contains more FatsFats +13593.9%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1963.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 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 +44120.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14252.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Lemongrass DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 0.7µg 3484%
Manganese 1.223mg 5.224mg 174%
Copper 1.743mg 0.266mg 164%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.17g 162%
Fats 67.1g 0.49g 102%
Phosphorus 725mg 101mg 89%
Magnesium 376mg 60mg 75%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.119g 73%
Iron 2.43mg 8.17mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.054g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.065mg 46%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Calories 659kcal 99kcal 28%
Protein 14.32g 1.82g 25%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.23mg 17%
Folate 22µg 75µg 13%
Calcium 160mg 65mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.135mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.101mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Carbs 11.74g 25.31g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.08mg 2%
Potassium 659mg 723mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.6mg 2%
Net carbs 4.24g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
27%
Brazil nut
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.