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Asparagus vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between asparagus and lemongrass

  • Asparagus has more vitamin A and vitamin B1, while lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 220% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus contains 126 times more vitamin A than lemongrass. While asparagus contains 756IU of vitamin A, lemongrass contains only 6IU.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.9%
Contains more IronIron +281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +313%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3206.3%

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.
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +448%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +308.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +552.3%
Contains more OtherOther +210.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
35% 16% 50%
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 -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.158mg 5.224mg 220%
Iron 2.14mg 8.17mg 75%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Potassium 202mg 723mg 15%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.23mg 15%
Magnesium 14mg 60mg 11%
Copper 0.189mg 0.266mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.065mg 7%
Carbs 3.88g 25.31g 7%
Phosphorus 52mg 101mg 7%
Folate 52µg 75µg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.05mg 4%
Calories 20kcal 99kcal 4%
Calcium 24mg 65mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.6mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Protein 2.2g 1.82g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.17g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.101mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.49g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Sodium 2mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.135mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.119g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.054g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Asparagus 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
25%
Asparagus
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.