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

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What are the differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Black turtle bean?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Black turtle bean is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 25% more.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +190.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +472.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 107% 35% 66% 39% 1% 21% 90% 43% 7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +190.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +472.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +91.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 57% 13% 10% 16% 18% 65% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +91.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +223.3%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +165.3%
Contains more Other +91.7%
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +223.3%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +165.3%
Contains more Other +91.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.8%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.8%

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) Black turtle 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Black turtle bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 16.05g Black turtle bean
Protein 2.53g 8.18g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.1g 0.35g Black turtle bean
Carbs 9.18g 24.35g Black turtle bean
Calories 47kcal 130kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 0.32g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 8.3g Black turtle bean
Calcium 44mg 55mg Black turtle bean
Iron 0.98mg 2.85mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 42mg 49mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 57mg 152mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 290mg 433mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 4mg 3mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 0.36mg 0.76mg Black turtle bean
Copper 0.047mg 0.269mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.201mg 0.327mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 1.5µg 1.2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 6IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.87mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.225mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.056mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.527mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.26mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.077mg Black turtle bean
Folate 45µg 86µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 3.3µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.097mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.094mg 0.344mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.361mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.18mg 0.653mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.166mg 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.036mg 0.123mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.442mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.146mg 0.428mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.082mg 0.228mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.089g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.03g Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.149g Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Black turtle 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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
17%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
42%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/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.