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Cayenne pepper vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Lemongrass

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Lemongrass has more Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A 231% more than Lemongrass.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 31 times more Vitamin B6 than Lemongrass. While Cayenne pepper contains 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, Lemongrass contains only 0.08mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.2%
~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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 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 CVitamin C +2838.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +693400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +690.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +559.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3424.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.7%
Contains more OtherOther +235.6%
Contains more WaterWater +776.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 +4992.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4823.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cayenne pepper 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 Cayenne pepper Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 318kcal 99kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 1.82g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.49g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 2.6mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 25.31g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 25.31g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 60mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 65mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 723mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 10.34g Lemongrass
Fiber 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.266mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.23mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 101mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 41610IU 6IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.065mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.135mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.101mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 75µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.054g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.17g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
360%
Cayenne pepper
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

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 - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.