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

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The main differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Pasta

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is 18% higher.
  • Pasta has 12 times less Potassium than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 290mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1108.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1108.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +132.3%
Contains more Protein +103.6%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +171.6%
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +132.3%
Contains more Protein +103.6%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +171.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +921.4%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +921.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 2.53g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.1g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 9.18g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 47kcal 131kcal Pasta
Calcium 44mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 290mg 24mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.047mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.201mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 20IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 6µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 45µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.094mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.18mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.166mg 0.097mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.146mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.082mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.15g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Pasta
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)
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.