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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 Calcium +158.5%
Contains more Magnesium +101.7%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +712.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +104.6%
Contains more Manganese +2512%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +158.5%
Contains more Magnesium +101.7%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +712.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +104.6%
Contains more Manganese +2512%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1184%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
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 A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1184%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +267.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 Fats +14.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +267.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.7%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Seaweed Lemongrass
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.68g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.56g 0.49g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 43kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 0.6g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 65mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 121mg 60mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 89mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 233mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.23mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.13mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.2mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 116IU 6IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 2.6mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.135mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 180µg 75µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.054g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
Seaweed
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.