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

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

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, and Copper, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Chayote is 12% higher.
  • Chayote contains 3 times more Copper than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Chayote contains 0.123mg of Copper, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.047mg.

Chayote, fruit, raw 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.
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
7
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +132%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Manganese - 0.201
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +132%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Manganese - 0.201

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.
Chayote
Chayote
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Chayote
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
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 B5 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Protein +208.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.5%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 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 Fats +30%
Contains more Protein +208.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.5%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.009
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 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 +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
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.
Chayote Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 0.82g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 19kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 1.66g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.34mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 12mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 18mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 125mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.36mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.047mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.2µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.051mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.024mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 45µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.04mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.077mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.039mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.001mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.063mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.015mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.009g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.042g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote 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
14%
Chayote
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.