Jalapeño vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jalapeño and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw different?
- Jalapeño has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in folate, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 111% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
- Jalapeño has 17 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Jalapeño has 0.419mg 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 jalapeño is 32.
Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +88% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +164.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 CVitamin C | +530.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +472.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1645.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +129.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
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Fats
~0.4g
~equal in
Water
~87.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 g
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 | -12.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.9% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 18.8mg | 111% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.024mg | 30% |
Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 24% | |
Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 15% | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
Folate | 27µg | 62µg | 9% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 44mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 26mg | 59mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.205mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
Calcium | 12mg | 50mg | 4% |
Protein | 0.91g | 2.8g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.25mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
Choline | 7.5mg | 1% | |
Calories | 29kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
Vitamin A | 54µg | 43µg | 1% |
Carbs | 6.5g | 8.35g | 1% |
Fats | 0.37g | 0.4g | 0% |
Net carbs | 3.7g | 8.35g | N/A |
Potassium | 248mg | 240mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.12g | N/A | |
Copper | 0.046mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.105g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.036g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.169g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
55%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

17%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?

Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)