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

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Differences between agave nectar and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin A, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, folate, and potassium.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
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 SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5900%
Contains more IronIron +422.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4000%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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.
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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
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 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +437.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 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 FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +814.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3011.1%
Contains more WaterWater +283%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Carbs 76.37g 8.35g 23%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.024mg 16%
Calories 310kcal 47kcal 13%
Magnesium 1mg 44mg 10%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.205mg 9%
Phosphorus 1mg 59mg 8%
Folate 30µg 62µg 8%
Potassium 4mg 240mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Calcium 1mg 50mg 5%
Iron 0.09mg 0.47mg 5%
Protein 0.09g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.11mg 4%
Copper 0.009mg 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin A 8µg 43µg 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin C 17mg 18.8mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.169g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.107mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Fats 0.45g 0.4g 0%
Net carbs 76.17g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 68.03g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 1.7µg 1.5µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar 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
23%
Agave nectar
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
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 - 68.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.