Spread vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spread and lemongrass
- Spread has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, folate, potassium, and copper.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 226% more than spread.
- Lemongrass has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 SeleniumSelenium | +1285.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +441.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +557.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +934.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19992.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3438.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
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 | +13944.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1408.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 5.224mg | 226% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 8.17mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 6mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 0.119g | 27% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 0.49g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 0.054g | 19% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 723mg | 18% |
| Folate | 2µg | 75µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.7µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 0.17g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.266mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 7.66g | 1.82g | 12% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.23mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 99kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 1.101mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 25.31g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 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
30%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1007mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals