Watercress vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between watercress and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
- Watercress has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in folate and magnesium.
- Watercress covers your daily vitamin A needs 47% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 6 times less vitamin B5 than watercress. Watercress has 0.31mg of vitamin B5, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.055mg.
- 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 watercress is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +128.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +272.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +588.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +547.3% |
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Water
~87.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 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 | -74.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.9% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 18.8mg | 27% |
| Folate | 9µg | 62µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 43µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 240mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 8.35g | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 8.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
74%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress 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 is cheaper?
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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.