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

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A recap on differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and ginger

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Ginger covers your daily copper needs 20% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, raw and Ginger root, 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.
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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +27.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.34mg

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +276%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
~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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +327.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.154g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Ginger DV% diff.
Copper 0.048mg 0.226mg 20%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 5mg 15%
Folate 62µg 11µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.16mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.025mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Potassium 240mg 415mg 5%
Phosphorus 59mg 34mg 4%
Carbs 8.35g 17.77g 3%
Calcium 50mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.203mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.75mg 2%
Protein 2.8g 1.82g 2%
Calories 47kcal 80kcal 2%
Iron 0.47mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.229mg 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.75g 1%
Net carbs 8.35g 15.77g N/A
Magnesium 44mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.34mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.203g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.154g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.