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

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Summary of differences between turnip and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Turnip has more vitamin B6; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin A, folate, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 17% more than turnip.
  • Turnip has 4 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. While turnip has 0.09mg of vitamin B6, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has only 0.024mg.
  • The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turnips, 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.
Turnip
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
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 CopperCopper +77.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%

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.
Turnip
6
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 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
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 CVitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +313.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 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 OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.1%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
~equal in Water ~87.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Folate 15µg 62µg 12%
Magnesium 11mg 44mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.107mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Phosphorus 27mg 59mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.024mg 5%
Copper 0.085mg 0.048mg 4%
Protein 0.9g 2.8g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.055mg 3%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.205mg 3%
Sodium 67mg 4mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 50mg 2%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 21mg 18.8mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 0.47mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.169g 1%
Calories 28kcal 47kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.37mg 1%
Potassium 191mg 240mg 1%
Carbs 6.43g 8.35g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.4g 0%
Net carbs 4.63g 8.35g N/A
Sugar 3.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.41mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.011g 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip 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
11%
Turnip
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
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 - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
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?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.