Bran vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bran and yardlong beans
- Bran has more manganese, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, yardlong beans has more vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bran is 33% higher.
- Yardlong beans has 5 times less selenium than bran. Bran has 7.7µg of selenium, while yardlong beans has 1.5µg.
- Yardlong beans has a higher glycemic index than bran.
Food types used in this article are Oat bran, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +40.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +47.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +379.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +413.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +325.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +337.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.201mg | 33% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.2mg | 18% |
Selenium | 7.7µg | 1.5µg | 11% |
Folate | 6µg | 45µg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
Phosphorus | 119mg | 57mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
Potassium | 92mg | 290mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
Calcium | 10mg | 44mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.042g | 2% |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.88mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.026g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.009g | 1% |
Carbs | 11.44g | 9.18g | 1% |
Protein | 3.21g | 2.53g | 1% |
Fats | 0.86g | 0.1g | 1% |
Calories | 40kcal | 47kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.84g | 9.18g | N/A |
Magnesium | 40mg | 42mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.165mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.21 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
11.44 g
Water:
84 g
Other:
0.49 g
Protein:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +760% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
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Water
~87.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.163 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.339 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3133.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +707.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |