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Steak vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Lemongrass different?

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Lemongrass is richer in Iron, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 92% higher.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lemon grass (citronella), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Steak
Steak
3
:
7
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Zinc +184.3%
Contains more Selenium +4442.9%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +212.9%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Zinc +184.3%
Contains more Selenium +4442.9%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +212.9%

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.
Steak
Steak
8
:
3
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Lemongrass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +1265.4%
Contains more Fats +3781.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Lemongrass
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 Protein +1265.4%
Contains more Fats +3781.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16883.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16883.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 24.85g 1.82g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.49g Steak
Carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 271kcal 99kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.4mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 23mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 163mg 101mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 58mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 6.34mg 2.23mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 31.8µg 0.7µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.065mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.135mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.101mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.08mg Steak
Folate 6µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.054g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.17g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
49%
Steak
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.324g)
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 - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.