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Shortbread vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Lemongrass

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 210% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 68 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Lemongrass has 0.119g.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +721.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +355.1%
Contains more Copper +195.6%
Contains more Manganese +1229.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +721.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +355.1%
Contains more Copper +195.6%
Contains more Manganese +1229.3%

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 B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +542%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Equal in Folate - 75
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +542%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195.1%
Contains more Fats +5251%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Contains more Water +1860.6%
Contains more Other +74.8%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +195.1%
Contains more Fats +5251%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Contains more Water +1860.6%
Contains more Other +74.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4797.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4797.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 25.31g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 1.82g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.49g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 25.31g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 99kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.98mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 14mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 66mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 88mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 353mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.49mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.09mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.393mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 6.2µg 0.7µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.065mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.135mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.101mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.05mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 81µg 75µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.054g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.17g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.