Asparagus vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between asparagus and green beans
- Asparagus has more iron, copper, and vitamin B1; however, green beans have more manganese and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for iron for asparagus is 19% higher.
- Green beans have 3 times less copper than asparagus. Asparagus has 0.189mg of copper, while green beans have 0.057mg.
- Asparagus has a higher glycemic index than green beans.
Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Beans, snap, green, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
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Water
~89.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.65mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 9.7mg | 5% |
| Folate | 52µg | 33µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 47.9µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.614mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.145g | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 7.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 16.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.035mg | 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
25%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Green beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)