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

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Significant differences between Lentil and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 34% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Lentil has 13 times more Vitamin B5 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Lentil has 0.638mg of Vitamin B5, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.051mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, 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 +239.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +252.8%
Contains more Copper +434%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +239.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +252.8%
Contains more Copper +434%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%

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.
Lentil
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1151%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.7%
Contains more Folate +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5525%
Contains more Vitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
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 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1151%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.7%
Contains more Folate +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5525%
Contains more Vitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +256.5%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +119.3%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Water +25.6%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 +256.5%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +119.3%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 9.18g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 2.53g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Lentil
Carbs 20.13g 9.18g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 47kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 3.33mg 0.98mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 180mg 57mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 290mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 4mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.36mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.047mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.201mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 1.5µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.085mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.63mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.051mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.024mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 45µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.029mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.094mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.135mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.18mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.166mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.036mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.139mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.146mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.082mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.009g Lentil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.042g Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
26%
Lentil
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
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 - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.