Spelt vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spelt and lemongrass
- Spelt has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium, while lemongrass has more manganese, iron, potassium, folate, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 180% more than spelt.
- Spelt contains 6 times more selenium than lemongrass. While spelt contains 4µg of selenium, lemongrass contains only 0.7µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, cooked 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +471.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +405.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +389.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +378.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +476.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
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Carbs
~25.31g
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Water
~70.58g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.091mg | 5.224mg | 180% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 8.17mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 723mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 1.101mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.25mg | 2.23mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.5g | 1.82g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.266mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 65mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4µg | 0.7µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.85g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Carbs | 26.44g | 25.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.54g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.