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

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Important differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Green bean

  • Green bean has less Vitamin C, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 2 times more Magnesium than Green bean. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 44mg of Magnesium, while Green bean has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
6
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4
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +39%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +39%

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
5
:
5
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin A +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
3
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.88
Equal in Water - 89.22
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.88
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
2
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 8.35g 4.68g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 2.8g 1.89g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.4g 0.28g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 8.35g 7.88g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calories 47kcal 35kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sugar 3.63g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 50mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.47mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 59mg 29mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 240mg 146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sodium 4mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.37mg 0.25mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.057mg Green bean
Manganese 0.205mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 865IU 633IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 32µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 18.8mg 9.7mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.074mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.097mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.614mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.056mg Green bean
Folate 62µg 33µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.104mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.069mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.2mg 0.116mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.184mg 0.091mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.04mg 0.023mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.069mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.162mg 0.093mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.09mg 0.035mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.105g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.011g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.145g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Green bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.