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Pea raw vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pea raw and Lemongrass?

  • Pea raw is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 209% higher.
  • Pea raw has 15 times more Vitamin C than Lemongrass. Pea raw has 40mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass has 2.6mg.

We used Peas, green, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +455.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +1174.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 56% 24% 47% 22% 1% 34% 59% 54% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +455.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +1174.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +12650%
Contains more Vitamin C +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 3% 0% 134% 67% 31% 40% 7% 39% 49% 0% 62%
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 +12650%
Contains more Vitamin C +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Other +106.9%
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 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 Protein +197.8%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Other +106.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.17
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.187 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea raw Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 8.75g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 5.42g 1.82g Pea raw
Fats 0.4g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 14.45g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 81kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.39g Pea raw
Sugar 5.67g Lemongrass
Fiber 5.7g Pea raw
Calcium 25mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.47mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 33mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 108mg 101mg Pea raw
Potassium 244mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 5mg 6mg Pea raw
Zinc 1.24mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.176mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.41mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Pea raw
Vitamin A 765IU 6IU Pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Pea raw
Vitamin E 0.13mg Pea raw
Vitamin C 40mg 2.6mg Pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.266mg 0.065mg Pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 2.09mg 1.101mg Pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 0.05mg Pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.169mg 0.08mg Pea raw
Folate 65µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 24.8µg Pea raw
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea raw
Threonine 0.203mg Pea raw
Isoleucine 0.195mg Pea raw
Leucine 0.323mg Pea raw
Lysine 0.317mg Pea raw
Methionine 0.082mg Pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.2mg Pea raw
Valine 0.235mg Pea raw
Histidine 0.107mg Pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.071g 0.119g Pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.187g 0.17g Pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
39%
Pea raw
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pea raw
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.