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Pilaf vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pilaf and Lemongrass

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 189% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 217 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Contains more Iron +234.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +284.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +120.8%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +492.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Contains more Iron +234.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +284.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +120.8%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +492.3%

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.
Pilaf
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +472.5%
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +201.5%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Contains more Water +777.9%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +472.5%
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +201.5%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Contains more Water +777.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +590.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +590.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pilaf 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 25.31g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 1.82g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.49g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 25.31g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 99kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 65mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 32mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 154mg 101mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 1303mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.01mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.166mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.882mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 32.4µg 0.7µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 6IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 2.6mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.065mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.101mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.05mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.08mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 75µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.054g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.17g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.