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Shallot vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Lemongrass different?

  • Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 214% higher.
  • Shallot contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lemongrass. While Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, Lemongrass contains only 0.08mg.

Shallots, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw are the varieties 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 Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +580.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +457.5%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Manganese +1689%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +580.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +457.5%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Manganese +1689%

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 C +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +120.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 C +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +120.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +125%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +37.4%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.9%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot Lemongrass
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shallot Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 2.5g 1.82g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 16.8g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 72kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 7.87g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.2mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 21mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 60mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 334mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 12mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.4mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.088mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.292mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 2.6mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.05mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.08mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.119g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.