Teff vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between teff and lemongrass
- Lemongrass contains less manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, and calcium than teff.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 175% higher.
- Lemongrass has 19 times less vitamin B5 than teff. Teff has 0.942mg of vitamin B5, while lemongrass has 0.05mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked 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 | +206.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +324.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +528.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1784% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +502.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +630.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +385.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +700.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 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 | +990.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +530% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
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 | 9.24mg | 5.224mg | 175% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.266mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 101mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.08mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 60mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.065mg | 27% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 1.82g | 23% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 25.31g | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.101mg | 14% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 99kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.23mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 65mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.135mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 723mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.7µg | 7% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 8.17mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 0.49g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.119g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.054g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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
31%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()