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

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What are the differences between Arrowroot and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 73% more.
  • Arrowroot has 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Arrowroot has 0.266mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has only 0.024mg.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
5
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5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Iron +126.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
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 Iron +126.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
5
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1008.3%
Contains more Folate +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2268.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Arrowroot
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% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
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 B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1008.3%
Contains more Folate +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2268.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 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 Polyunsaturated fat +119%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 9.18g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 2.53g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 9.18g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 47kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 2.22mg 0.98mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 98mg 57mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 290mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.63mg 0.36mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.047mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 1.9mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.085mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.051mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.024mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 45µg Arrowroot
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 0.039g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.042g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot 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
35%
Arrowroot
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.