Nopales vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nopales and yardlong beans
- Nopales have more calcium and manganese, while yardlong beans has more folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Nopales cover your daily need for calcium, 12% more than yardlong beans.
- Nopales contain 2 times more manganese than yardlong beans. While nopales contain 0.457mg of manganese, yardlong beans contains only 0.201mg.
- Nopales have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nopales is 7, while the glycemic index of yardlong beans is 86.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +227.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.7% |
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Water
~87.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 164mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Folate | 3µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.201mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 16.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 2.53g | 2% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 9.18g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 257mg | 290mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 9.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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