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Sunflower oil vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sunflower oil and Lemongrass?

  • Lemongrass is richer than Sunflower oil in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 227% more.
  • Sunflower oil has 109 times more Saturated Fat than Lemongrass. While Sunflower oil has 13g of Saturated Fat, Lemongrass has only 0.119g.

We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20308.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +20308.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21311.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21311.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 0g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 100g 0.49g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 884kcal 99kcal Sunflower oil
Calcium 0mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 0mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 0mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 0mg 6mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 0µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 0.054g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.17g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil 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
70%
Sunflower oil
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.