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

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Important differences between pita and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Pita has more copper, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Pita's daily need coverage for sodium is 23% more.
  • Pita has 7 times more vitamin B5 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Pita has 0.397mg of vitamin B5, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.055mg.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in sodium.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index than pita.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Yardlong bean, raw.

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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.
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +72%
Contains more IronIron +197.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +127%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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.
Pita
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +621.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 ProteinProtein +225%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567.1%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +173.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Sodium 536mg 4mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Carbs 55.7g 8.35g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.107mg 13%
Protein 9.1g 2.8g 13%
Copper 0.168mg 0.048mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 0.47mg 12%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.205mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.41mg 11%
Calories 275kcal 47kcal 11%
Folate 24µg 62µg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.055mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Phosphorus 97mg 59mg 5%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.37mg 4%
Calcium 86mg 50mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 44mg 4%
Potassium 120mg 240mg 4%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.169g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.11mg 1%
Fats 1.2g 0.4g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 8.35g N/A
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
14%
Pita
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.