Pistachio vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pistachios and lemongrass
- Pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and vitamin A, while lemongrass has more manganese and iron.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 175% more than pistachios.
- Pistachios contain 86 times more vitamin A than lemongrass. While pistachios contain 516IU of vitamin A, lemongrass contains only 6IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in lemongrass is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +101.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +388.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +385.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +940% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1007.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9149% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1515.1% |
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Carbs
~25.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
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 | +42968.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8358.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 5.224mg | 175% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.08mg | 125% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.266mg | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.17g | 95% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 0.49g | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.065mg | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.054g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 101mg | 56% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 8.17mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Protein | 20.16g | 1.82g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 0.119g | 26% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 99kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 60mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 723mg | 9% |
| Folate | 51µg | 75µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.101mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 25.31g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 2.23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
63%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.