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

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Summary of differences between Refried beans and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Refried beans have more Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) have more Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Refried beans covers your daily need of Sodium 16% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Refried beans contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Refried beans contain 0.103mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.024mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 more Iron +46.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +286.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Potassium - 290
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +46.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +286.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Potassium - 290

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
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 B5 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +309.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +1910%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +12.5%
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
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 Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +1910%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6577.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6577.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 9.18g Refried beans
Protein 4.98g 2.53g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.1g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 9.18g Refried beans
Calories 90kcal 47kcal Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 1.44mg 0.98mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 92mg 57mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 290mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.58mg 0.36mg Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.047mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.201mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 1.5µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.051mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.024mg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.029mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.094mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.135mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.18mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.166mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.036mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.139mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.146mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.082mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.009g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.042g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans 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
10%
Refried beans
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
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 - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans 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 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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.

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