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

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Significant differences between Beetroot and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Manganese, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 16% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Beetroot has 2 times more Manganese than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Beetroot has 0.329mg of Manganese, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.201mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, 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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
3
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7
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.36
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 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 Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.36

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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 B5 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
4
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +70%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 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 +255.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.61g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 9.18g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 6.76g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.8mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 40mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 325mg 290mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.35mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.075mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.201mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 33IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.051mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.024mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 45µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.047mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.068mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.058mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.018mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.056mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.021mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.009g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.042g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
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 - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.