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Radish vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Radish and Lemongrass

  • Radish has more Vitamin C, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 224% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Radish. Radish contains 14.8mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass contains 2.6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Radishes, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), 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 Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +2302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +696.4%
Contains more Copper +432%
Contains more Manganese +7471%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +2302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +696.4%
Contains more Copper +432%
Contains more Manganese +7471%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Radish
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Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
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% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Protein +167.6%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +644.4%
Contains more Other +227.3%
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Protein +167.6%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +644.4%
Contains more Other +227.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.2%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish Lemongrass
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 0.68g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.1g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 3.4g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 16kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.6g Radish
Calcium 25mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.34mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 10mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 20mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 233mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 39mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.28mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.05mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.069mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 7IU 6IU Radish
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2.6mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.05mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 25µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.009mg Radish
Threonine 0.023mg Radish
Isoleucine 0.02mg Radish
Leucine 0.031mg Radish
Lysine 0.033mg Radish
Methionine 0.01mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg Radish
Histidine 0.013mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.119g Radish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radish Lemongrass
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
10%
Radish
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.