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Triticale vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Triticale and Lemongrass

  • Triticale has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 88% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 26 times less Vitamin B5 than Triticale. Triticale contains 1.323mg of Vitamin B5, while Lemongrass contains 0.05mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Triticale 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 Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2546%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Equal in Folate - 75
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2546%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +617%
Contains more Fats +326.5%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Water +571.6%
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +617%
Contains more Fats +326.5%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Water +571.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Triticale Lemongrass
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 72.13g 25.31g Triticale
Protein 13.05g 1.82g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.49g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 25.31g Triticale
Calories 336kcal 99kcal Triticale
Calcium 37mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.57mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 130mg 60mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 101mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 5mg 6mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 2.23mg Triticale
Copper 0.457mg 0.266mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.065mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 1.101mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.05mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.08mg Triticale
Folate 73µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.054g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.17g Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Triticale Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Triticale
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.