Broccoli vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw different?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 78% higher.
- Broccoli contains 10 times more vitamin B5 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. While broccoli contains 0.573mg of vitamin B5, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains only 0.055mg.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw (86).
Broccoli, raw and Yardlong bean, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +374.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +941.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +629.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.8g
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Fats
~0.4g
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Water
~87.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +227.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +344.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 18.8mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.024mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 240mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 8.35g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 8.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Folate | 63µg | 62µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
59%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)