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Waffle vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Lemongrass different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 216% higher.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Lemon grass (citronella), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
7
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains more Iron +253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +354.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +227.9%
Contains more Copper +329%
Contains more Manganese +1871.3%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains more Iron +253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +354.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +227.9%
Contains more Copper +329%
Contains more Manganese +1871.3%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
6
:
4
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +63%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Lemongrass
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 A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +63%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +334.1%
Contains more Fats +2777.6%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Water +68%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Lemongrass
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 +334.1%
Contains more Fats +2777.6%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Water +68%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6420.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3891.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6420.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3891.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 25.31g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 1.82g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 0.49g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 25.31g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 99kcal Waffle
Calcium 255mg 65mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 19mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 190mg 101mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 511mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.68mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.062mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.265mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 46.2µg 0.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 6IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.065mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.135mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.101mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.05mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 46µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.054g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.17g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.