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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Couscous is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Couscous is 47% higher.

Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Couscous, cooked 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)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
9
:
1
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.1%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +139.3%
Contains more Selenium +1733.3%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Couscous
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.1%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +139.3%
Contains more Selenium +1733.3%

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)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
5
:
5
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +627.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
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%
Couscous
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% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +627.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
3
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +152.9%
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
Couscous
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +152.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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:
2
Couscous
Couscous
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Couscous
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%

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) Couscous
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 2.53g 3.79g Couscous
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Couscous
Carbs 9.18g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 47kcal 112kcal Couscous
Sugar 0.1g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 44mg 8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.38mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 22mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 58mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.26mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.041mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0.084mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.063mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.983mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.051mg Couscous
Folate 45µg 15µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0.094mg 0.1mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.147mg Couscous
Leucine 0.18mg 0.259mg Couscous
Lysine 0.166mg 0.073mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.059mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0.146mg 0.162mg Couscous
Histidine 0.082mg 0.077mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.029g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.022g Couscous
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.064g Couscous

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Couscous
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)
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.