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

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How are yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and daikon different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin A, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, daikon is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 17% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than daikon. While yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.11mg of vitamin B2, daikon contains only 0.02mg.
  • Daikon has a lower glycemic index (32) than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw (86).

Yardlong bean, raw and Radishes, oriental, raw are the varieties 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.
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%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.6%
~equal in Potassium ~227mg

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%
Daikon
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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 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.7%
~equal in Water ~94.62g
~equal in Other ~0.58g

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
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%

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 Daikon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals 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 Daikon DV% diff.
Folate 62µg 28µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.02mg 7%
Copper 0.048mg 0.115mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 16mg 7%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.038mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Phosphorus 59mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Protein 2.8g 0.6g 4%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 22mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.046mg 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.138mg 2%
Choline 7.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.045g 1%
Calories 47kcal 18kcal 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 8.35g 4.1g 1%
Sodium 4mg 21mg 1%
Iron 0.47mg 0.4mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 8.35g 2.5g N/A
Potassium 240mg 227mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.017g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Daikon
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
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.