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Sesame vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame and Lemongrass

  • Sesame has more Copper, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 424% more than Lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass contains 49 times less Selenium than Sesame. Sesame contains 34.4µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass contains 0.7µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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.
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +485%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1434.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.4%

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.
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 ProteinProtein +874.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10036.7%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1404.9%
~equal in Carbs ~25.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34638.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12707.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 573kcal 99kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 1.82g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.49g Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 11.65g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 23.45g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 351mg 60mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 65mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 14.55mg 8.17mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Lemongrass
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.266mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 2.23mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 101mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 9IU 6IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 34.4µg 0.7µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.065mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.135mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.101mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.08mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 75µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.054g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.17g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
47%
Sesame
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.