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Rice noodles vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rice noodles and Lemongrass?

  • Rice noodles is richer in Selenium, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 222% higher.
  • Rice noodles has 6 times more Selenium than Lemongrass. Rice noodles has 4.5µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass has 0.7µg.

We used Rice noodles, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
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 SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17975%
Contains more IronIron +5735.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +792%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4482.5%

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 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
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% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1429.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 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 FatsFats +145%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
~equal in Protein ~1.82g
~equal in Carbs ~25.31g
~equal in Water ~70.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.023 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +639.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 108kcal 99kcal Rice noodles
Protein 1.79g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.2g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 23.01g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 24.01g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 3mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 4mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 4mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.14mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 0.03g Lemongrass
Fiber 1g Rice noodles
Copper 0.038mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.25mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 20mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 19mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.03mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.114mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 1µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 1.6mg Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.119g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 0.17g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.022mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.063mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.073mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.147mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.062mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.043mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.104mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.045mg Rice noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles 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
1%
Rice noodles
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.