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Lemongrass vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Black turtle bean different?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Black turtle bean is richer in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 213% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 3 times more Zinc than Black turtle bean. While Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, Black turtle bean contains only 0.76mg.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Zinc +193.4%
Contains more Manganese +1497.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.269
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 107% 35% 66% 39% 1% 21% 90% 43% 7%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Zinc +193.4%
Contains more Manganese +1497.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.269

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Folate +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.077
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 57% 13% 10% 16% 18% 65% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Folate +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Protein +349.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.35
Equal in Water - 65.74
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Protein +349.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.35
Equal in Water - 65.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.149 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Black turtle bean
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Black turtle bean Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 16.05g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 8.18g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.49g 0.35g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 24.35g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 0.32g Lemongrass
Fiber 8.3g Black turtle bean
Calcium 65mg 55mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 2.85mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 49mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 152mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 723mg 433mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 3mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 2.23mg 0.76mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.269mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 5.224mg 0.327mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 6IU 6IU
Vitamin E 0.87mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.225mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.056mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.527mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.26mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.077mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 86µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 3.3µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.097mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.344mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.361mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.653mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.123mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.442mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.428mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.228mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.089g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.03g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.149g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Black turtle bean
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
13%
Lemongrass
17%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
42%
Black turtle bean

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 - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/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.