Wheat vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Wheat and Lemongrass
- Wheat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Calcium.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 182% higher.
- Lemongrass contains 46 times less Selenium than Wheat. Wheat contains 31.9µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass contains 0.7µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4457.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +622.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +340.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +364.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.7% |
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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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +55.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 5.71g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.83g | 0.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.3g | 25.31g |
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| Carbs | 27.6g | 25.31g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 65mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 723mg |
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| Iron | 1.76mg | 8.17mg |
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| Sugar | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 1.84mg | 2.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 147mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 5.224mg |
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 1.101mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 75µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.119g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg |
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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
8%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
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 - 50)
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)