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

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How are yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and drumstick tree different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin A; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 136% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 12 times more vitamin A than drumstick tree. While yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 865IU of vitamin A, drumstick tree contains only 74IU.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw (86).

Yardlong bean, raw and Drumstick pods, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg

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%
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +975%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more OtherOther +61.7%
~equal in Carbs ~8.53g
~equal in Water ~88.2g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5533.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 18.8mg 141mg 136%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.794mg 15%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.12mg 7%
Potassium 240mg 461mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.053mg 5%
Folate 62µg 44µg 5%
Copper 0.048mg 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.074mg 3%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.259mg 2%
Calcium 50mg 30mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 42mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.003g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.62mg 1%
Protein 2.8g 2.1g 1%
Calories 47kcal 37kcal 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Phosphorus 59mg 50mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.45mg 1%
Iron 0.47mg 0.36mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.2g 0%
Carbs 8.35g 8.53g 0%
Net carbs 8.35g 5.33g N/A
Magnesium 44mg 45mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.102g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.