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Soybean raw vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soybean raw and Lemongrass

  • Soybean raw has more Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily Copper needs 155% more than Lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass has 25 times less Selenium than Soybean raw. Soybean raw has 17.8µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass has 0.7µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
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 +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.5%
Contains more IronIron +92.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +523.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +597%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2442.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.5%

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.
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 20% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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 CVitamin C +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1486%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 +1904.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3969.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +170.6%
Contains more WaterWater +726.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 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 +8055.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6520.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soybean raw Lemongrass
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Soybean raw Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 446kcal 99kcal Soybean raw
Protein 36.49g 1.82g Soybean raw
Fats 19.94g 0.49g Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg 2.6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 20.86g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 30.16g 25.31g Soybean raw
Magnesium 280mg 60mg Soybean raw
Calcium 277mg 65mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1797mg 723mg Soybean raw
Iron 15.7mg 8.17mg Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Lemongrass
Fiber 9.3g Soybean raw
Copper 1.658mg 0.266mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.89mg 2.23mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 704mg 101mg Soybean raw
Sodium 2mg 6mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU 6IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.517mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 17.8µg 0.7µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.065mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.135mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 1.101mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.05mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.08mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 375µg 75µg Soybean raw
Choline 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g 0.054g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.17g Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.