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

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Important differences between Adzuki bean and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Adzuki bean has more Copper, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 28% more.
  • Adzuki bean contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Adzuki bean contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B5, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.051mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Iron +104.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +534%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +534%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
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% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +197.2%
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +197.2%
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Adzuki bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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 Adzuki bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 17.47g 9.18g Adzuki bean
Protein 7.52g 2.53g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 24.77g 9.18g Adzuki bean
Calories 128kcal 47kcal Adzuki bean
Fiber 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 28mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 2mg 0.98mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 52mg 42mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 168mg 57mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 532mg 290mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 8mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 1.77mg 0.36mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.298mg 0.047mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.573mg 0.201mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 1.2µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 6IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 0mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.085mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.717mg 0.63mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.051mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.024mg Adzuki bean
Folate 121µg 45µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.029mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.255mg 0.094mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.135mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.632mg 0.18mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.567mg 0.166mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.036mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.139mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.387mg 0.146mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.198mg 0.082mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.009g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.021g 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
16%
Adzuki bean
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Adzuki bean
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.