Thyme vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between thyme and lemongrass
- Thyme has more vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while lemongrass has more manganese and folate.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 175% higher.
- Lemongrass contains 792 times less vitamin A than thyme. Thyme contains 4751IU of vitamin A, while lemongrass contains 6IU.
The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh 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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +523.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203.9% |
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 | +6057.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +718% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
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Carbs
~25.31g
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Water
~70.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 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 | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
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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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 2.6mg | 175% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 5.224mg | 152% |
| Iron | 17.45mg | 8.17mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% | |
| Calcium | 405mg | 65mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.266mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.135mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 60mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.08mg | 21% |
| Folate | 45µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 1.82g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.101mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 2.23mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 723mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 0.119g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 0.49g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 25.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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)
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.