Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Taro leaves
  5. Compare
  6. Taro leaves vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

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

Compare

Significant differences between Taro leaves and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Taro leaves are richer than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Taro leaves have 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 23µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

Infographic

Taro leaves vs Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) infographic
Infographic link

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +474.5%
Contains more Manganese +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
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 +143.2%
Contains more Iron +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +474.5%
Contains more Manganese +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Phosphorus - 57

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
10
:
0
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +972.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +221%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Taro leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
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 A +972.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +221%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
3
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 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 +96.8%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 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 +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 4.98g 2.53g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.1g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 42kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3.01g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 44mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.98mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 42mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 57mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 290mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 4mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.36mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.047mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.201mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 4825IU 450IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 23µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 16.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.085mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.099mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.63mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.051mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.024mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 45µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.029mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.094mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.135mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.18mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.166mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.036mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.139mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.082mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.009g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.042g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Taro leaves
Taro leaves vs Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves
Taro leaves
Taro leaves vs Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Taro leaves
Taro leaves vs Grape leaves
Grape leaves
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Corn raw
Corn raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Green bean raw
Green bean raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Beetroot
Beetroot

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
91%
Taro leaves
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
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 - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.