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Asparagus vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Asparagus and Yardlong beans

  • Asparagus is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong beans is richer in Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for Copper is 16% higher.
  • Asparagus has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong beans. While Asparagus has 0.091mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong beans has only 0.024mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Yardlong bean, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 13% 26% 37% 16% 9.8% 24% 0.52% 26% 8.2%
Contains more IronIron +118.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +302.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~57mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 54% 27% 0% 0% 21% 23% 12% 3.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +189.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
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 FatsFats +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Water ~87.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Yardlong beans Opinion
Calories 20kcal 47kcal Yardlong beans
Protein 2.2g 2.53g Yardlong beans
Fats 0.12g 0.1g Asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 16.2mg Yardlong beans
Net carbs 1.78g 9.18g Yardlong beans
Carbs 3.88g 9.18g Yardlong beans
Magnesium 14mg 42mg Yardlong beans
Calcium 24mg 44mg Yardlong beans
Potassium 202mg 290mg Yardlong beans
Iron 2.14mg 0.98mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Yardlong beans
Fiber 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.047mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.36mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 57mg Yardlong beans
Sodium 2mg 4mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 450IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 23µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.201mg Yardlong beans
Selenium 2.3µg 1.5µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.085mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.099mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.63mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.051mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.024mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 45µg Asparagus
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.026g Yardlong beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.009g Yardlong beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.042g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.029mg Yardlong beans
Threonine 0.084mg 0.094mg Yardlong beans
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.135mg Yardlong beans
Leucine 0.128mg 0.18mg Yardlong beans
Lysine 0.104mg 0.166mg Yardlong beans
Methionine 0.031mg 0.036mg Yardlong beans
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.139mg Yardlong beans
Valine 0.115mg 0.146mg Yardlong beans
Histidine 0.049mg 0.082mg Yardlong beans
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Yardlong beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Asparagus
14%
Yardlong beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
19%
Yardlong beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus 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 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.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Yardlong beans - 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.