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Lemongrass vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lemongrass and asparagus

  • Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and folate, while asparagus has more vitamin B1.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 220% more than asparagus.
  • Lemongrass contains 4 times more magnesium than asparagus. While lemongrass contains 60mg of magnesium, asparagus contains only 14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Asparagus, 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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
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%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%

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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +448%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +308.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +552.3%
Contains more OtherOther +210.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Asparagus
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 Lemongrass Asparagus Opinion
Calories 99kcal 20kcal Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.49g 0.12g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 5.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 25.31g 1.78g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 3.88g Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 14mg Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 24mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 202mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 2.14mg Lemongrass
Sugar 1.88g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.266mg 0.189mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.54mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 52mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 6IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 5.224mg 0.158mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.978mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.274mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.091mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 75µg 52µg Lemongrass
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.04g Asparagus
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 0g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.05g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Asparagus
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
12%
Lemongrass
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
25%
Asparagus

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.