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

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Important differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Wheat gluten

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 69% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Magnesium +68%
Contains more Potassium +190%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Iron +430.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.1%
Contains more Zinc +136.1%
Contains more Copper +287.2%
Contains more Selenium +2546.7%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Potassium +190%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Iron +430.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.1%
Contains more Zinc +136.1%
Contains more Copper +287.2%
Contains more Selenium +2546.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +966.7%
Contains more Protein +2870.8%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Other +38.9%
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +966.7%
Contains more Protein +2870.8%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Other +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.6%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 2.53g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.1g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 9.18g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 47kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 44mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.98mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 290mg 100mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 29mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.047mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Folate 45µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.272g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Wheat gluten
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)
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.