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

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The main differences between Winter squash and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Winter squash has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin C, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Winter squash is 26% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Winter squash. Winter squash has 0.161mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.024mg.

Food types used in this article are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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.
Winter squash
Winter squash
2
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8
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +74.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Manganese - 0.201
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
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 -75%
Contains more Copper +74.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +275%
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.
Winter squash
Winter squash
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 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 A +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter squash
Winter squash
2
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Protein +184.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 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 +250%
Contains more Protein +184.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter squash
Winter squash
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Winter squash
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 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 +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.05g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 0.89g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.35g 0.1g Winter squash
Carbs 8.85g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 37kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.8g Winter squash
Calcium 22mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.44mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 13mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 19mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 241mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 1mg 4mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.082mg 0.047mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.187mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.4µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 5223IU 450IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 23µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.051mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.024mg Winter squash
Folate 20µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 4.4µg Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.027mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.05mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.033mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.011mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.035mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.038mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.017mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.072g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.009g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.042g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter squash 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
38%
Winter squash
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
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 - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.