Lemongrass vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemongrass and summer squash
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, copper, zinc, potassium, folate, magnesium, and phosphorus, while summer squash has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 220% more than summer squash.
- Lemongrass contains 23 times more iron than summer squash. While lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, summer squash contains only 0.35mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2234.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +421.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +669% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2885.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +553.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.5% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +655.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.1% |
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
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +237.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
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 | 0.175mg | 220% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.35mg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.051mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 262mg | 14% |
| Folate | 75µg | 29µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.218mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 38mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 3.35g | 7% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 16kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.487mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)