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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has less copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 448% more.
  • Sesame has 33 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Sesame has 0.79mg of vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.024mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
Sesame
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +697.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95%
Contains more IronIron +2995.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +8404.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1994.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +966.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2193.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%

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.
Sesame
7
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% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +639.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1001.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3191.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
4
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 +533.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12317.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.8%
Contains more OtherOther +643.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1773.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 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 +52008.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12783.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.048mg 448%
Iron 14.55mg 0.47mg 176%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.169g 144%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.205mg 98%
Calcium 975mg 50mg 93%
Phosphorus 629mg 59mg 81%
Fats 49.67g 0.4g 76%
Magnesium 351mg 44mg 73%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.37mg 67%
Selenium 34.4µg 1.5µg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.024mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.107mg 57%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.036g 47%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.105g 31%
Protein 17.73g 2.8g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.41mg 26%
Calories 573kcal 47kcal 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.11mg 11%
Folate 97µg 62µg 9%
Potassium 468mg 240mg 7%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Carbs 23.45g 8.35g 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
47%
Sesame
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame 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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.