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

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How are Falafel and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Falafel contains 92 times more Saturated Fat than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.026g.

Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Falafel
Falafel
8
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +249%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +448.9%
Contains more Manganese +243.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
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 Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +249%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +448.9%
Contains more Manganese +243.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.8%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +912.5%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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 B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.8%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +912.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
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:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +426.1%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +246.8%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Contains more Water +152.7%
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 +426.1%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +246.8%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Contains more Water +152.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112911.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9804.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 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 +112911.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9804.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 9.18g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2.53g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.1g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 9.18g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 47kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 44mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.98mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 42mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 57mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 290mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 1.5mg 0.36mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.047mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.201mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 13IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 1.6mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.085mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.099mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.63mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.051mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.024mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 45µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.029mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.094mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.135mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.18mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.166mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.036mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.139mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.146mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.082mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.009g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.042g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.