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

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What are the main differences between Fennel and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw?

  • Fennel is richer in Potassium, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 2 times less Potassium than Fennel. Fennel has 414mg of Potassium, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 240mg.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Yardlong bean, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +158.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 50
Equal in Manganese - 0.205
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +158.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 50
Equal in Manganese - 0.205

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.
Fennel
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Folate +129.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Folate +129.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Water - 87.85
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 Other +75%
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Water - 87.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.169
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.169

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 8.35g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 1.24g 2.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 7.3g 8.35g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calories 31kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sugar 3.93g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 50mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.73mg 0.47mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 50mg 59mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 414mg 240mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.2mg 0.37mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.066mg 0.048mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.205mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 963IU 865IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 43µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 18.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.107mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.41mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.055mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.024mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 62µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.104mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.15mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.184mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.162mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.105g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.036g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.169g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Fennel
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.