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Poppy seed vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between poppy seed and lemongrass

  • Lemongrass has less copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, selenium, and iron.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily copper needs 151% more than lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass contains 38 times less saturated fat than poppy seed. Poppy seed contains 4.517g of saturated fat, while lemongrass contains 0.119g.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, poppy seed 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +478.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2112.3%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +761.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1828.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
~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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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 +1213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~75µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 +888.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8381.6%
Contains more OtherOther +253.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1086.2%
~equal in Carbs ~25.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 +10977.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16705.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Lemongrass DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.17g 189%
Copper 1.627mg 0.266mg 151%
Calcium 1438mg 65mg 137%
Phosphorus 870mg 101mg 110%
Fiber 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 347mg 60mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.065mg 66%
Manganese 6.707mg 5.224mg 64%
Fats 41.56g 0.49g 63%
Zinc 7.9mg 2.23mg 52%
Protein 17.99g 1.82g 32%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.7µg 23%
Calories 525kcal 99kcal 21%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.119g 20%
Iron 9.76mg 8.17mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.054g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.08mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.135mg 3%
Folate 82µg 75µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 2.6mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.101mg 1%
Carbs 28.13g 25.31g 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 25.31g N/A
Potassium 719mg 723mg 0%
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.