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

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What are the main differences between Black turtle bean and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)?

  • Black turtle bean is richer in Copper, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 106% higher.
  • Black turtle bean has 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Black turtle bean has 0.286mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.024mg.

We used Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +263.6%
Contains more Iron +787.8%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Phosphorus +671.9%
Contains more Potassium +417.2%
Contains more Zinc +511.1%
Contains more Copper +2027.7%
Contains more Manganese +397.5%
Contains more Selenium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +787.8%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Phosphorus +671.9%
Contains more Potassium +417.2%
Contains more Zinc +511.1%
Contains more Copper +2027.7%
Contains more Manganese +397.5%
Contains more Selenium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%

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 B1 +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1091.7%
Contains more Folate +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2547.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
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 +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1091.7%
Contains more Folate +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2547.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +739.9%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +589%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +695.2%
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
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 +739.9%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +589%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +695.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +821.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +821.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black turtle bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Black turtle bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 9.18g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 2.53g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 0.1g Black turtle bean
Carbs 63.25g 9.18g Black turtle bean
Calories 339kcal 47kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 15.5g Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 44mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 0.98mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 42mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 440mg 57mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 290mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 2.2mg 0.36mg Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.047mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 0.201mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg 1.5µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 17IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.21mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 0mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.085mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.099mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 0.63mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.051mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.024mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 45µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.029mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.094mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.135mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.18mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.166mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.036mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.139mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.146mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.082mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.009g Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.042g Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.