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Cinnamon vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon and Lemongrass

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Lemongrass is richer in Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 532% more.
  • Cinnamon contains 15 times more Calcium than Lemongrass. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Lemongrass contains 65mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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 CalciumCalcium +1441.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg
~equal in Iron ~8.17mg

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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4816.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 +119.2%
Contains more FatsFats +153.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +567.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 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 +355.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 247kcal 99kcal Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 1.82g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.49g Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2.6mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 27.49g 25.31g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 25.31g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 60mg
Calcium 1002mg 65mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.32mg 8.17mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Lemongrass
Fiber 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.266mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 64mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 10mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 295IU 6IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 5.224mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.101mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.05mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.08mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.054g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.17g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
20%
Cinnamon
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.