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Water vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between water and lemongrass

  • Water contains less manganese, iron, copper, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium than lemongrass.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 227% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1562.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
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100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 0kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 0g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 1mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 3mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 0mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 0mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.016mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.01mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 5mg 6mg Water
Vitamin A 6IU Lemongrass
Manganese 0mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Water
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.