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

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Summary of differences between Amaranth leaves and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, and Potassium in Amaranth leaves are higher than in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin C 30% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Amaranth leaves contain 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Amaranth leaves contain 0.192mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.024mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth leaves, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
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3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +388.6%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +244.7%
Contains more Manganese +340.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +388.6%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +244.7%
Contains more Manganese +340.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
8
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +128.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.53
Equal in Water - 87.47
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
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
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +128.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.53
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth leaves Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.46g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.33g 0.1g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 23kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium 215mg 44mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.98mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 42mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 611mg 290mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.9mg 0.36mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.047mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.201mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 2917IU 450IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 23µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 16.2mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.63mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.051mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.024mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 45µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.029mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.094mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.195mg 0.18mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.036mg
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.137mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.052mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.009g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.042g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Yardlong bean (Asparagus 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
278%
Amaranth leaves
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.