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Kidney beans vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kidney beans and Lemongrass

  • Kidney beans has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 208% more than Kidney beans.
  • Lemongrass has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Kidney beans. Kidney beans has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Lemongrass has 0.065mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +268%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains more Zinc +123%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +1114.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 84% 30% 60% 36% 1% 28% 72% 57% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +268%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains more Zinc +123%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +1114.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 4% 40% 14% 11% 14% 28% 98% 0% 22%
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 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +376.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.49
Equal in Water - 70.58
9% 23% 67%
Protein: 8.67 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 22.8 g
Water: 66.94 g
Other: 1.09 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 +376.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.49
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.278 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kidney beans Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 16.4g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 8.67g 1.82g Kidney beans
Fats 0.5g 0.49g Kidney beans
Carbs 22.8g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 127kcal 99kcal Kidney beans
Sugar 0.32g Lemongrass
Fiber 6.4g Kidney beans
Calcium 35mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.22mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 42mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 138mg 101mg Kidney beans
Potassium 405mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 1mg 6mg Kidney beans
Zinc 1mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.216mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.43mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Kidney beans
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.03mg Kidney beans
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.065mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.578mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.22mg 0.05mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg Kidney beans
Folate 130µg 75µg Kidney beans
Vitamin K 8.4µg Kidney beans
Tryptophan 0.104mg Kidney beans
Threonine 0.319mg Kidney beans
Isoleucine 0.41mg Kidney beans
Leucine 0.736mg Kidney beans
Lysine 0.607mg Kidney beans
Methionine 0.113mg Kidney beans
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Kidney beans
Valine 0.5mg Kidney beans
Histidine 0.238mg Kidney beans
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.119g Kidney beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.278g 0.17g Kidney beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kidney beans 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
19%
Kidney beans
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Kidney beans
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Kidney beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173740/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.