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

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The main differences between Fireweed and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Zinc, yet Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 283% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 26 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Fireweed contains 0.632mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.024mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Yardlong bean, raw.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Calcium +758%
Contains more Iron +410.6%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains more Zinc +618.9%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +3170.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +758%
Contains more Iron +410.6%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains more Zinc +618.9%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +3170.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
6
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Vitamin A +316%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2533.3%
Contains more Folate +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.2%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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 +316%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2533.3%
Contains more Folate +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +323.3%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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 Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +323.3%
Contains more Water +24.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fireweed Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 8.35g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 2.8g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.4g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 8.35g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 47kcal Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 50mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.47mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 44mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 59mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 240mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 2.66mg 0.37mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.048mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.205mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 3598IU 865IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 43µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 18.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.107mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.41mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.055mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.024mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 62µg Fireweed
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 0.105g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed 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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.