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Paprika vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Lemongrass

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A needs 274% more than Lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass has 50 times less Vitamin B5 than Paprika. Paprika has 2.51mg of Vitamin B5, while Lemongrass has 0.05mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +196.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.4%
Contains more IronIron +158.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +168%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.6%

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +820800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +813.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4920%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2576.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +676.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2530.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +330%
Contains more WaterWater +527.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +3038.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4468.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Lemongrass
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Paprika Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 282kcal 99kcal Paprika
Protein 14.14g 1.82g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.49g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 19.09g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 53.99g 25.31g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 60mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 65mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 723mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 8.17mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Lemongrass
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.266mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 2.23mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 101mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 49254IU 6IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 6.3µg 0.7µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.065mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.135mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.101mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.05mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.08mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.054g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.17g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
385%
Paprika
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
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 - $1.1)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.