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

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The main differences between butter and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12, yet yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in vitamin C, folate, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 252% higher.
  • Butter has a lower glycemic index than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +900%
Contains more IronIron +2250%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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.
Butter
6
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% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
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 AVitamin A +1490.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +876.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1966.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 FatsFats +20177.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13816.7%
Contains more WaterWater +389.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64983.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1681.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 50.489g 0.105g 229%
Fats 81.11g 0.4g 124%
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg 72%
Vitamin A 684µg 43µg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 23.43g 0.036g 58%
Calories 717kcal 47kcal 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.169g 19%
Folate 3µg 62µg 15%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Magnesium 2mg 44mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.107mg 9%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.205mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Iron 0.02mg 0.47mg 6%
Potassium 24mg 240mg 6%
Phosphorus 24mg 59mg 5%
Copper 0.016mg 0.048mg 4%
Protein 0.85g 2.8g 4%
Calcium 24mg 50mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.37mg 3%
Choline 18.8mg 3%
Carbs 0.06g 8.35g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.024mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 0.06g N/A
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.038mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.09mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
26%
Butter
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.