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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Lemongrass

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more Vitamin C, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 218% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass contains 2.6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +1638.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +201.3%
Contains more Zinc +502.7%
Contains more Copper +454.2%
Contains more Manganese +2448.3%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +1638.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +201.3%
Contains more Zinc +502.7%
Contains more Copper +454.2%
Contains more Manganese +2448.3%

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin A +14316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +21%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.05
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Lemongrass
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 +14316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +21%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Lemongrass
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 Protein +53.8%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.1%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.17
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 8.35g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 2.8g 1.82g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.4g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 8.35g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 47kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Calcium 50mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.47mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 44mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 59mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 240mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 4mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.37mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.048mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.205mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 865IU 6IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin C 18.8mg 2.6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.065mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.05mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 62µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.104mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.15mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.184mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.162mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.105g 0.119g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/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.