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

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How are Soybean meal and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Soybean meal has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Soybean meal is 217% higher.
  • Soybean meal contains 24 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Soybean meal contains 0.569mg of Vitamin B6, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 0.024mg.

Soy meal, defatted, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
10
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0
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +1298%
Contains more Magnesium +628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1129.8%
Contains more Potassium +758.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +1305.6%
Contains more Copper +4155.3%
Contains more Manganese +1790.5%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Soybean meal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
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 +454.5%
Contains more Iron +1298%
Contains more Magnesium +628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1129.8%
Contains more Potassium +758.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +1305.6%
Contains more Copper +4155.3%
Contains more Manganese +1790.5%
Contains more Selenium +120%

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.
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
6
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3774.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2270.8%
Contains more Folate +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Soybean meal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 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 B1 +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3774.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2270.8%
Contains more Folate +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +1844.7%
Contains more Fats +2290%
Contains more Carbs +291%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Water +1160.4%
Soybean meal
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 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 Protein +1844.7%
Contains more Fats +2290%
Contains more Carbs +291%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Water +1160.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
2
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4444.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Soybean meal
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4444.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean meal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 35.89g 9.18g Soybean meal
Protein 49.2g 2.53g Soybean meal
Fats 2.39g 0.1g Soybean meal
Carbs 35.89g 9.18g Soybean meal
Calories 337kcal 47kcal Soybean meal
Calcium 244mg 44mg Soybean meal
Iron 13.7mg 0.98mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 306mg 42mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 701mg 57mg Soybean meal
Potassium 2490mg 290mg Soybean meal
Sodium 3mg 4mg Soybean meal
Zinc 5.06mg 0.36mg Soybean meal
Copper 2mg 0.047mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.8mg 0.201mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg 1.5µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 40IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 0mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.085mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.099mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 0.63mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 0.051mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.024mg Soybean meal
Folate 303µg 45µg Soybean meal
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.029mg Soybean meal
Threonine 1.952mg 0.094mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0.135mg Soybean meal
Leucine 3.66mg 0.18mg Soybean meal
Lysine 2.991mg 0.166mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.606mg 0.036mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.139mg Soybean meal
Valine 2.243mg 0.146mg Soybean meal
Histidine 1.212mg 0.082mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.268g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.409g 0.009g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 0.042g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal 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
63%
Soybean meal
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.