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

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 21% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has 2 times more calcium than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. While brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has only 50mg.
  • The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +66%
Contains more IronIron +51.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
~equal in Copper ~0.048mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +6100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +1074.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6456%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Carbs 98.09g 8.35g 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Calories 380kcal 47kcal 17%
Folate 1µg 62µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.107mg 9%
Phosphorus 4mg 59mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.11mg 8%
Magnesium 9mg 44mg 8%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.205mg 6%
Protein 0.12g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Calcium 83mg 50mg 3%
Iron 0.71mg 0.47mg 3%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.37mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 240mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.41mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.169g 1%
Fats 0g 0.4g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.024mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Selenium 1.2µg 1.5µg 1%
Sodium 28mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Copper 0.047mg 0.048mg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
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 - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.