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

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How are Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Beetroot different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 15% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Beetroot. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.107mg of Vitamin B1, Beetroot contains only 0.031mg.

Yardlong bean, raw and Beets, raw 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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4
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +70.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +60.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +70.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +60.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
5
:
5
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin A +2521.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +75.8%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2521.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +75.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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:
2
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +73.9%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +73.9%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 8.35g 6.76g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 2.8g 1.61g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.4g 0.17g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 8.35g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 47kcal 43kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sugar 6.76g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 50mg 16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.47mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 44mg 23mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 59mg 40mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 240mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 4mg 78mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.37mg 0.35mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.205mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 865IU 33IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 18.8mg 4.9mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.031mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.334mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 62µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.019mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.104mg 0.047mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.048mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.2mg 0.068mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.184mg 0.058mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.04mg 0.018mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.046mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.162mg 0.056mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.09mg 0.021mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.105g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.032g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.06g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.