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

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Significant differences between Cranberry beans and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Cranberry beans is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Zinc, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cranberry beans covers your daily Folate needs 41% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Cranberry beans has 5 times more Copper than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Cranberry beans has 0.231mg of Copper, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.047mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, cranberry (roman), 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 Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +391.5%
Contains more Manganese +84.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +391.5%
Contains more Manganese +84.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%

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 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 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 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +269.2%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Carbs +166.4%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Water +35.3%
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 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 +269.2%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Carbs +166.4%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Water +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cranberry beans Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cranberry beans Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 15.86g 9.18g Cranberry beans
Protein 9.34g 2.53g Cranberry beans
Fats 0.46g 0.1g Cranberry beans
Carbs 24.46g 9.18g Cranberry beans
Calories 136kcal 47kcal Cranberry beans
Fiber 8.6g Cranberry beans
Calcium 50mg 44mg Cranberry beans
Iron 2.09mg 0.98mg Cranberry beans
Magnesium 50mg 42mg Cranberry beans
Phosphorus 135mg 57mg Cranberry beans
Potassium 387mg 290mg Cranberry beans
Sodium 1mg 4mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 1.14mg 0.36mg Cranberry beans
Copper 0.231mg 0.047mg Cranberry beans
Manganese 0.37mg 0.201mg Cranberry beans
Selenium 1.3µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 0mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.085mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.515mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.051mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.024mg Cranberry beans
Folate 207µg 45µg Cranberry beans
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.029mg Cranberry beans
Threonine 0.393mg 0.094mg Cranberry beans
Isoleucine 0.412mg 0.135mg Cranberry beans
Leucine 0.746mg 0.18mg Cranberry beans
Lysine 0.641mg 0.166mg Cranberry beans
Methionine 0.14mg 0.036mg Cranberry beans
Phenylalanine 0.505mg 0.139mg Cranberry beans
Valine 0.489mg 0.146mg Cranberry beans
Histidine 0.26mg 0.082mg Cranberry beans
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0.009g Cranberry beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.199g 0.042g Cranberry beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry beans Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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
22%
Cranberry beans
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cranberry beans
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans 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. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.