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

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How are Jalapeño and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 114% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 17 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Jalapeño contains 0.419mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.024mg.

Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
1
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9
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +292%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +107.2%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Copper - 0.047
Jalapeño
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
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 less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +292%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +107.2%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Copper - 0.047

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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
7
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Jalapeño
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
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3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Jalapeño
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 Fats +270%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Jalapeño
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 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 +222.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 0.91g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 29kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.25mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 15mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 26mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 248mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 3mg 4mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.046mg 0.047mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.097mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.4µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 1078IU 450IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 23µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 16.2mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.63mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.051mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.024mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.009g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.042g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
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 - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.