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

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The main differences between Lambsquarters and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Lambsquarters.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 71% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 25 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 23µg.

Food types used in this article are Lambsquarters, 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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
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3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +602.3%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +523.4%
Contains more Manganese +289.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +602.3%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +523.4%
Contains more Manganese +289.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +2477.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1041.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Lambsquarters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2477.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1041.7%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +372.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Lambsquarters
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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 Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +372.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sodium 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 4.2g 2.53g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.1g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 43kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 44mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.98mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 72mg 57mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 290mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.44mg 0.36mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.047mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.201mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 11600IU 450IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 23µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 16.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.099mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.63mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.051mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.024mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.029mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.094mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.135mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.18mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.139mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.146mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.082mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.009g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.042g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
101%
Lambsquarters
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - 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.