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

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Summary of differences between Bell pepper and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 71% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Bell pepper contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Bell pepper contains 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.024mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 C +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
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 C +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Protein +194.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.8%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 87.47
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 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 +70%
Contains more Protein +194.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.8%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bell pepper 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 Bell pepper Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 0.86g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 20kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.34mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 10mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 20mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 175mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 3mg 4mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.066mg 0.047mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 370IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 16.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.051mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.024mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.036mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.036mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.039mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.007mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.036mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.01mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.042g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper 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
34%
Bell pepper
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
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 - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.

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