Summer squash vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between summer squash and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
- Summer squash has more vitamin B6; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in vitamin A, folate, and magnesium.
- Summer squash covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 15% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +808.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.3% |
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Water
~87.85g
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Other
~0.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.024mg | 15% |
| Folate | 29µg | 62µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 43µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.21g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 18.8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 8.35g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 240mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 8.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
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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
16%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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.