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Water chestnuts vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water chestnuts and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate.
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily need of Copper 31% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Water chestnuts contain 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Water chestnuts contain 0.328mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.024mg.

Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
5
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5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +593.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
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 Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +593.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
7
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
Contains more Folate +181.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Carbs +160.8%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 Carbs +160.8%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.042
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 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 +350%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.042

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 9.18g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 23.94g 9.18g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 47kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.06mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 22mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 63mg 57mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 290mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.5mg 0.36mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.047mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.201mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.085mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.099mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.63mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.051mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.024mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.026g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.042g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
21%
Water chestnuts
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
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 - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.026 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.