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

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The main differences between Lotus root and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 31% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.258mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.024mg.

Food types used in this article are Lotus root, 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
7
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3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Copper +446.8%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.36
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
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 Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Copper +446.8%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.36

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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin C +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 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 C +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +246.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Contains more Other +34.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.53
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 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 Carbs +87.7%
Contains more Other +34.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.53
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 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 +122.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 9.18g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.53g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 17.23g 9.18g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 47kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 44mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.98mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 100mg 57mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 290mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.39mg 0.36mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.201mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 44mg 16.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.085mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.099mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.024mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.051mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.069mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.094mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.022mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.055mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.038mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
28%
Lotus root
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.