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

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How are chili pepper and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw different?

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and vitamin B3; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in folate and magnesium.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 139% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Chili pepper has 21 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Chili pepper has 0.506mg of vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.024mg.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of chili pepper is 45.

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Yardlong bean, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 21% 18% 16% 10% 25% 0.52% 27% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more IronIron +119.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Manganese ~0.205mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 14% 0% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 3.3% 5.5% 0% 0% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +664.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2008.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 OtherOther +43.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.4g
~equal in Carbs ~8.35g
~equal in Water ~87.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50%

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) raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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) raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 18.8mg 139%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.024mg 37%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Folate 23µg 62µg 10%
Copper 0.129mg 0.048mg 9%
Iron 1.03mg 0.47mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 44mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.41mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.107mg 3%
Phosphorus 43mg 59mg 2%
Potassium 322mg 240mg 2%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Selenium 0.5µg 1.5µg 2%
Protein 1.87g 2.8g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.11mg 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin A 48µg 43µg 1%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.205mg 1%
Calories 40kcal 47kcal 0%
Fats 0.44g 0.4g 0%
Carbs 8.81g 8.35g 0%
Net carbs 7.31g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 5.3g N/A
Sodium 9mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.169g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Chili pepper
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
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 - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
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) 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.