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

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A recap on differences between ginger and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Ginger covers your daily copper needs 20% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Ginger contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. While ginger contains 0.16mg of vitamin B6, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains only 0.024mg.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 21% 18% 16% 10% 25% 0.52% 27% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +27.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg

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.
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 63% 14% 0% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 3.3% 5.5% 0% 0% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +276%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
34% 12% 55%
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 +327.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.169g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price 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 Ginger Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.226mg 0.048mg 20%
Vitamin C 5mg 18.8mg 15%
Folate 11µg 62µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.024mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.107mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Potassium 415mg 240mg 5%
Phosphorus 34mg 59mg 4%
Carbs 17.77g 8.35g 3%
Calcium 16mg 50mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.41mg 2%
Protein 1.82g 2.8g 2%
Calories 80kcal 47kcal 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.205mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.4g 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 8.35g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Zinc 0.34mg 0.37mg 0%
Sodium 13mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.169g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Ginger
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
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 - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.