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

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What are the differences between Purslane and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)?

  • Purslane is higher in Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin C, yet Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Folate.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 13% more.
  • Purslane has 2 times more Copper than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Purslane has 0.113mg of Copper, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has only 0.047mg.

We used Purslane, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
Purslane
Purslane
6
:
4
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains more Copper +140.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
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 more Calcium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains more Copper +140.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Purslane
Purslane
4
:
4
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +275%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
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 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Purslane
Purslane
3
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +170.8%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 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 +260%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +170.8%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.03g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.36g 0.1g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 20kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium 65mg 44mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.98mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 42mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 494mg 290mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.17mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.113mg 0.047mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.201mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 1320IU 450IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 21mg 16.2mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.099mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.051mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.024mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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 0.026g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Purslane 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
19%
Purslane
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.