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Collard Greens vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Collard Greens and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Collard Greens has more Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Collard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 40% more.
  • Collard Greens contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Collard Greens contains 0.128mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.024mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Calcium +220.5%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.047
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +220.5%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.047

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1588.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
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 +1588.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.53
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
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 Fats +620%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.53
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Collard Greens Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.65g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.71g 2.53g Collard Greens
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Collard Greens
Carbs 5.65g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 33kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 0.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 141mg 44mg Collard Greens
Iron 1.13mg 0.98mg Collard Greens
Magnesium 21mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 32mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 117mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 15mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.23mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.051mg 0.047mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.51mg 0.201mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.5µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 7600IU 450IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 380µg 23µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 18.2mg 16.2mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.099mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.575mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.218mg 0.051mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.024mg Collard Greens
Folate 16µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.074mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.086mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.13mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.101mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.028mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.104mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.04mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.047g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.009g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g 0.042g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Collard Greens 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
138%
Collard Greens
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Collard Greens
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 - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.

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