Teff vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between teff and lemongrass
- Teff has more vitamin B1; however, lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, potassium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 103% more than teff.
- Lemongrass contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than teff. Teff contains 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while lemongrass contains 0.065mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +575.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +298.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +316.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.9% |
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Water
~70.58g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 5.224mg | 103% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 8.17mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 723mg | 18% |
| Folate | 18µg | 75µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.065mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.82g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 25.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.101mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)