Tamarind vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamarind and lemongrass
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B3; however, lemongrass has more iron, copper, zinc, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lemongrass is 67% higher.
- Lemongrass has 7 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while lemongrass has 0.065mg.
Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +558.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +435.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 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 | +235.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.1% |
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 | 5.224mg | 227% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 8.17mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.065mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.266mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 2.23mg | 19% |
| Folate | 14µg | 75µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 25.31g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 99kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.101mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 723mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.119g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 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
18%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.