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

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What are the main differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and halva?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is richer in vitamin C, while halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 128% higher.
  • Halva has 188 times less vitamin C than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 18.8mg of vitamin C, while halva has 0.1mg.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index (86) than halva (55).

We used Yardlong bean, raw and Candies, halavah, plain types in this comparison.

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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%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +395.5%
Contains more IronIron +863.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2404.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1067.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +928.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%

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%
Halva
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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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~65µg
~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
Halva
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +2293.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +624.4%
Contains more OtherOther +205%

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
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22661.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4918.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.048mg 1.202mg 128%
Phosphorus 59mg 607mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 8.481g 55%
Iron 0.47mg 4.53mg 51%
Magnesium 44mg 218mg 41%
Zinc 0.37mg 4.32mg 36%
Fats 0.4g 21.52g 32%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.873mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.424mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.348mg 25%
Calories 47kcal 469kcal 21%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0.1mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 8.194g 20%
Protein 2.8g 12.49g 19%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Selenium 1.5µg 11.5µg 18%
Saturated fat 0.105g 4.127g 18%
Carbs 8.35g 60.49g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 2.856mg 15%
Sodium 4mg 195mg 8%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 50mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.088mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.174mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Potassium 240mg 187mg 2%
Folate 62µg 65µg 1%
Net carbs 8.35g 55.99g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Halva
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
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.