Seaweed vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between seaweed and lemongrass?
- Seaweed is higher in folate, magnesium, vitamin B5, and calcium, yet lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, potassium, copper, and zinc.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 218% more.
- Seaweed has 39 times more sodium than lemongrass. While seaweed has 233mg of sodium, lemongrass has only 6mg.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +101.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +712.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +186.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +104.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +81.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2512% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1184% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +267.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.5% |
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Protein
~1.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
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 | +81.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.2mg | 5.224mg | 218% |
Iron | 2.85mg | 8.17mg | 67% |
Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
Folate | 180µg | 75µg | 26% |
Potassium | 89mg | 723mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.13mg | 0.266mg | 15% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 60mg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
Calcium | 168mg | 65mg | 10% |
Sodium | 233mg | 6mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.23mg | 2.23mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 42mg | 101mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
Carbs | 9.57g | 25.31g | 5% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.101mg | 4% |
Calories | 43kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.119g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.17g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Protein | 1.68g | 1.82g | 0% |
Fats | 0.56g | 0.49g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.27g | 25.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.054g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

131%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()