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Edamame vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edamame and Yardlong beans

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong beans is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 67% more.
  • Edamame contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Yardlong beans. Edamame contains 0.395mg of Vitamin B5, while Yardlong beans contains 0.051mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 13% 26% 37% 16% 9.8% 24% 0.52% 26% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.3%
Contains more IronIron +131.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +634%
Contains more ZincZinc +280.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%

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.
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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 54% 27% 0% 0% 21% 23% 12% 3.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +370.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5100%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
~equal in Carbs ~9.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14144.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5033.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Yardlong beans Opinion
Calories 121kcal 47kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 2.53g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.1g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 16.2mg Yardlong beans
Net carbs 3.71g 9.18g Yardlong beans
Carbs 8.91g 9.18g Yardlong beans
Magnesium 64mg 42mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 44mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 290mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.98mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Yardlong beans
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.047mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.36mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 57mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 4mg Yardlong beans
Vitamin A 298IU 450IU Yardlong beans
Vitamin A 15µg 23µg Yardlong beans
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.201mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 1.5µg Yardlong beans
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.085mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.099mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.63mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.051mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.024mg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 45µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Yardlong beans
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.026g Yardlong beans
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.009g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.042g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.029mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.094mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.135mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.18mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.166mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.036mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.139mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.146mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.082mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Yardlong beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Edamame
14%
Yardlong beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
19%
Yardlong beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Yardlong beans - 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.