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

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Summary of differences between Green bean and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Magnesium in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher than in Green bean.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Calcium - 44

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 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +67%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +67%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 Fats +180%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.89g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Green bean
Carbs 7.88g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 35kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3.63g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 44mg
Iron 0.65mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 29mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 146mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 1mg 4mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.057mg 0.047mg Green bean
Manganese 0.285mg 0.201mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 633IU 450IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 23µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.051mg Green bean
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.024mg Green bean
Folate 33µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.082mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.116mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.091mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.023mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.093mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.035mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.009g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.042g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green bean 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
24%
Green bean
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green 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 - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.