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

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How are Brussels sprout and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Brussels sprout is higher than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin C 76% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Brussels sprout contains 3643 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Brussels sprout contains 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.042g.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Selenium - 1.5
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
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 Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Selenium - 1.5

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
9
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +812.5%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 A +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +812.5%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 Protein +33.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364185.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 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 +155.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364185.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 3.38g 2.53g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 43kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 1.4mg 0.98mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 69mg 57mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 290mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.42mg 0.36mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.047mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.201mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 1.5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 450IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 23µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 16.2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.085mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.63mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.051mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.024mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 45µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.029mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.094mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.152mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.154mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.032mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.155mg 0.146mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.009g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.042g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
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 - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.