Falafel vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw?
- Falafel is higher in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 37% more.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 74 times less sodium than falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of sodium, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 4mg.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw (86).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Yardlong bean, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +437.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +430.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +420.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1075% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +375.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
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 | +28152.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2361.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.47mg | 37% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.4g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.169g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.036g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.048mg | 23% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 2.8g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.205mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 59mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 18.8mg | 19% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 47kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.105g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 240mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Folate | 93µg | 62µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 8.35g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 8.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 54mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)