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

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A recap on differences between Rutabagas and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Iron, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.024mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rutabagas, raw 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 +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +53.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Equal in Potassium - 290
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +53.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
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 C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.085
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.085
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 Fats +60%
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.18
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.08g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 37kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.44mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 53mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 305mg 290mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.24mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.032mg 0.047mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.131mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 2IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 16.2mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.085mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.63mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.051mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.024mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
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 0.027g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.009g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.042g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
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 - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas 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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.