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Rice vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice and Lemongrass?

  • Rice is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 207% more.
  • Rice has 11 times more Selenium than Lemongrass. While Rice has 7.5µg of Selenium, Lemongrass has only 0.7µg.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this article.

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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 -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +580.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.9%
Contains more Potassium +1965.7%
Contains more Zinc +355.1%
Contains more Copper +285.5%
Contains more Manganese +1006.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +580.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.9%
Contains more Potassium +1965.7%
Contains more Zinc +355.1%
Contains more Copper +285.5%
Contains more Manganese +1006.8%

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.
Rice
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +938.5%
Contains more Folate +29.3%
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% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
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 B1 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +938.5%
Contains more Folate +29.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Equal in Water - 70.58
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.7%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 25.31g Rice
Protein 2.69g 1.82g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 28.17g 25.31g Rice
Calories 130kcal 99kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Calcium 10mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.2mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 12mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 43mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 35mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 1mg 6mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.069mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.472mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 7.5µg 0.7µg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.065mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 1.101mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.05mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.08mg Rice
Folate 58µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.119g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.054g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
13%
Rice
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.