Heart of palm vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between heart of palm and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 66% higher.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 34 times less vitamin B6 than heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 0.81mg of vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.024mg.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +652.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +259.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1241.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +908.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +340% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3275% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +135% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1333.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.048mg | 66% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.024mg | 60% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 240mg | 46% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.37mg | 31% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 0.47mg | 15% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 18.8mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 59mg | 12% |
Folate | 24µg | 62µg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.205mg | 9% | |
Magnesium | 10mg | 44mg | 8% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 8.35g | 6% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 43µg | 4% |
Calcium | 18mg | 50mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
Calories | 115kcal | 47kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.169g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
Protein | 2.7g | 2.8g | 0% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0.4g | 0% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 8.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
Sodium | 14mg | 4mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.105g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.036g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.09mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +231.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
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Protein
~2.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +620% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |