Lemongrass vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lemongrass and ladyfinger
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, copper, and potassium; however, ladyfinger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 217% more than ladyfinger.
- Ladyfinger contains 6 times less potassium than lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 723mg of potassium, while ladyfinger contains 113mg.
- Lemongrass has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +539.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2076.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +336.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
10.6 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
59.7 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +261.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +482.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1757.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.9% |
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
3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.423 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6835.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +737.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.24mg | 217% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 221mg | 74% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.58mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.75µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.428mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1.116mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.095mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 167µg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 10.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.284mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 113mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 3.022g | 13% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 363kcal | 13% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 9.1g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 59.7g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 173mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 3.745g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1.423g | 8% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 147mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 2.104mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 77µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 58.7g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.036g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.903g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()