Lemongrass vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lemongrass and chinese broccoli
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, while chinese broccoli has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 216% higher.
- Chinese broccoli contains 15 times less iron than lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, while chinese broccoli contains 0.56mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1358.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +336.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +471.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1878.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +984.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +564.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.11g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.05g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.264mg | 216% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.56mg | 95% |
| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 71% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 28.2mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.061mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.39mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 261mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 41mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 3.81g | 7% |
| Folate | 75µg | 99µg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.3mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 22kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.437mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.05g | 0% |
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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
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)