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

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Important differences between broad bean raw and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Broad bean raw has more copper, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Broad bean raw's daily need coverage for copper is 39% more.
  • Broad bean raw has 5 times more vitamin B3 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Broad bean raw has 2.249mg of vitamin B3, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.41mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Yardlong bean, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 21% 18% 16% 10% 25% 0.52% 27% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +229.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +737.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 14% 0% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 3.3% 5.5% 0% 0% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +408.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +152.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.9%
Contains more FatsFats +82.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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 Broad bean raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.402mg 0.048mg 39%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Folate 148µg 62µg 22%
Manganese 0.661mg 0.205mg 20%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 18.8mg 17%
Iron 1.55mg 0.47mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.11mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 0.41mg 11%
Phosphorus 129mg 59mg 10%
Protein 7.92g 2.8g 10%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.024mg 6%
Zinc 1mg 0.37mg 6%
Potassium 332mg 240mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 44mg 3%
Carbs 17.63g 8.35g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 43µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.107mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 47kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 0.169g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1.5µg 1%
Sodium 25mg 4mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 50mg 1%
Fats 0.73g 0.4g 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Broad bean raw
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/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.