Taro vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Taro and Lemongrass
- Taro has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 210% more than Taro.
- Lemongrass has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Taro. Taro has 0.303mg of Vitamin B5, while Lemongrass has 0.05mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, 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.
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Calcium
+51.2%
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Iron
+1385.5%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Phosphorus
+20.2%
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Potassium
+22.3%
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Sodium
-45.5%
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Zinc
+869.6%
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Copper
+54.7%
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Manganese
+1264%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+51.2%
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Iron
+1385.5%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Phosphorus
+20.2%
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Potassium
+22.3%
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Sodium
-45.5%
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Zinc
+869.6%
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Copper
+54.7%
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Manganese
+1264%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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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Vitamin A
+1166.7%
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Vitamin C
+73.1%
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Vitamin B1
+46.2%
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Vitamin B5
+506%
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Vitamin B6
+253.8%
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Vitamin B2
+440%
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Vitamin B3
+83.5%
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Folate
+240.9%
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Vitamin A
+1166.7%
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Vitamin C
+73.1%
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Vitamin B1
+46.2%
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Vitamin B5
+506%
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Vitamin B6
+253.8%
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Vitamin B2
+440%
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Vitamin B3
+83.5%
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Folate
+240.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.3%
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Fats
+145%
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+50%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
Equal in Water - 70.58
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
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1.2 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
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Protein
+21.3%
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Fats
+145%
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+50%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
Equal in Water - 70.58
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+237.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+104.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.083 g
Saturated Fat:
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.17 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+237.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+104.8%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 25.31g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.49g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 25.31g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 99kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 8.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 60mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 723mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 2.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.266mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 5.224mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 2.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.101mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.119g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.17g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)