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

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Significant differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and crab

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, crab is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Crab covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 139% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Crab has 433 times less vitamin A than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 865IU of vitamin A, while crab has 2IU.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less sodium.
  • 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 crab is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
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%
Crab
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82%
Contains more CopperCopper +1595.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +929.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2760%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg

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.
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%
Crab
7
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 11% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +469.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Crab
3
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +538.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%
~equal in Water ~79.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Crab
2
34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +258.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.7%

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 Crab
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Crab DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg 139%
Copper 0.048mg 0.814mg 85%
Selenium 1.5µg 42.9µg 75%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.81mg 31%
Protein 2.8g 17.88g 30%
Phosphorus 59mg 234mg 25%
Sodium 4mg 563mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.997mg 19%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 3.3mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 2.747mg 15%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.156mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.023mg 7%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Calcium 50mg 91mg 4%
Carbs 8.35g 0g 3%
Folate 62µg 51µg 3%
Calories 47kcal 83kcal 2%
Magnesium 44mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.093mg 1%
Potassium 240mg 259mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.74g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.258g 1%
Net carbs 8.35g 0g N/A
Iron 0.47mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.014g N/A
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.201g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Crab
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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.