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

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Important differences between Lettuce and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 36% more.
  • Lettuce has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Lettuce has 0.09mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.024mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
2
:
8
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Vitamin A +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
2
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.9%
Equal in Water - 87.85
Equal in Other - 0.6
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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 Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.9%
Equal in Water - 87.85
Equal in Other - 0.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.1%
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 8.35g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 1.36g 2.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.15g 0.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 2.87g 8.35g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calories 15kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 50mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.86mg 0.47mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 29mg 59mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 194mg 240mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sodium 28mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.18mg 0.37mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.029mg 0.048mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Manganese 0.25mg 0.205mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 7405IU 865IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 43µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 9.2mg 18.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.107mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.41mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.055mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.024mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 62µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.059mg 0.104mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.15mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.079mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.084mg 0.184mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.016mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.07mg 0.162mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.022mg 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.105g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.036g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.169g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
75%
Lettuce
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
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 - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.