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Bran raw vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bran raw and Lemongrass

  • Bran raw has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Lemongrass is higher in Iron.
  • Bran raw covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 92% more than Lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass contains 65 times less Selenium than Bran raw. Bran raw contains 45.2µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass contains 0.7µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, 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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
7
:
3
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Magnesium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +626.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +6357.1%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Equal in Manganese - 5.224
Bran raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +626.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +6357.1%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Equal in Manganese - 5.224

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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
6
:
4
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2888%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +44.2%
Bran raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
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 B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2888%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +44.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
4
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +850.5%
Contains more Fats +1334.7%
Contains more Carbs +161.6%
Contains more Other +61.1%
Contains more Water +977.6%
Bran raw
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 +850.5%
Contains more Fats +1334.7%
Contains more Carbs +161.6%
Contains more Other +61.1%
Contains more Water +977.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
2
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1527.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Bran raw
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1527.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 50.82g 25.31g Bran raw
Protein 17.3g 1.82g Bran raw
Fats 7.03g 0.49g Bran raw
Carbs 66.22g 25.31g Bran raw
Calories 246kcal 99kcal Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g Lemongrass
Fiber 15.4g Bran raw
Calcium 58mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 5.41mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 235mg 60mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 734mg 101mg Bran raw
Potassium 566mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 4mg 6mg Bran raw
Zinc 3.11mg 2.23mg Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg 0.266mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg 5.224mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 0.7µg Bran raw
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bran raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.065mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.135mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.05mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.08mg Bran raw
Folate 52µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 3.2µg Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.668mg Bran raw
Leucine 1.374mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.76mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.335mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.908mg Bran raw
Valine 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.41mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.054g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.17g Bran raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Bran raw
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.