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Seed vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seed and Lemongrass different?

  • Seed is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Lemongrass is higher in Manganese.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 109% more than Seed.
  • Seed contains 79 times more Selenium than Lemongrass. Seed contains 55.2µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass contains 0.7µg.
  • Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types were used 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 +870.8%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +751.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +7785.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Equal in Iron - 8.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +870.8%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +751.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +7785.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Equal in Iron - 8.17

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.
Seed
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Folate +53.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +808.8%
Contains more Fats +6173.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Water +1116.9%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +808.8%
Contains more Fats +6173.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Water +1116.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4175.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13820.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4175.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13820.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 16.54g 1.82g Seed
Fats 30.74g 0.49g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 25.31g Seed
Calories 486kcal 99kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g Seed
Calcium 631mg 65mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 335mg 60mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 101mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 16mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 4.58mg 2.23mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.266mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 55.2µg 0.7µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 6IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.065mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.135mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.101mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 49µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.054g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.17g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.