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Porridge vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Porridge and Lemongrass

  • Porridge has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 227% more than Porridge.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Iron +118.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +573.3%
Contains more Potassium +4418.8%
Contains more Zinc +1615.4%
Contains more Copper +565%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Iron +118.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +573.3%
Contains more Potassium +4418.8%
Contains more Zinc +1615.4%
Contains more Copper +565%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 6

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 B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +525%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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 B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Contains more Other +718.2%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Contains more Other +718.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.44g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.21g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 10.52g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 50kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 0.03g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 65mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 5mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 15mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 16mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.13mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.04mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 2.8µg 0.7µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.05mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 12µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.119g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.