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

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Significant differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Lentil

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, while Lentil is higher in Folate, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 34% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 11 times more Vitamin C than Lentil. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 16.2mg of Vitamin C, while Lentil has 1.5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
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%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
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%

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)
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Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +5525%
Contains more Vitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
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%
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%
Lentil
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5525%
Contains more Vitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Lentil
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)
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
46%
Lentil

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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/nutrients
  2. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.