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

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How are Broad bean and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Broad bean has more Iron than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Broad bean contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Broad bean contains 1.2mg of Vitamin B3, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.63mg.

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
6
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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 C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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 +89.7%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 4.8g 2.53g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.1g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 9.18g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 47kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 1.5mg 0.98mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 73mg 57mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 41mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.47mg 0.36mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.047mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg 0.201mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 270IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 19.8mg 16.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.085mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.63mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.051mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.024mg Broad bean
Folate 58µg 45µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.094mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.135mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.18mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.166mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.036mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.139mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.146mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.082mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.042g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad 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 - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.