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

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Significant differences between chocolate cake and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Chocolate cake has more selenium, copper, iron, and vitamin B2; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily saturated fat needs 27% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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 +20%
Contains more IronIron +242.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +693.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +452.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9300%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +89.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3675%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539.5%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 +16675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1533.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.105g 24%
Fats 15.1g 0.4g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18.8mg 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Selenium 11.9µg 1.5µg 19%
Copper 0.207mg 0.048mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.169g 17%
Calories 371kcal 47kcal 16%
Carbs 53.4g 8.35g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.036g 15%
Sodium 315mg 4mg 14%
Iron 1.61mg 0.47mg 14%
Folate 27µg 62µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.11mg 8%
Phosphorus 106mg 59mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Protein 5.3g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.41mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.055mg 5%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.205mg 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.107mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 44mg 3%
Potassium 140mg 240mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 8.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.09mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
19%
Chocolate cake
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
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 - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.