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

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How are Chili pepper and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 142% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 21 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.024mg.

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +11%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.98
Equal in Potassium - 290
Equal in Manganese - 0.201
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.98
Equal in Potassium - 290
Equal in Manganese - 0.201

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +787%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2008.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +787%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2008.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +95.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 Fats +340%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.87g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.44g 0.1g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 40kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 5.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 1.03mg 0.98mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 43mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 322mg 290mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.26mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.129mg 0.047mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.5µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 952IU 450IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 16.2mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.63mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.051mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.074mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.105mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.089mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.024mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.084mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.041mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.009g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.042g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper 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
66%
Chili pepper
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.