Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and horned melon
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, horned melon is richer in iron.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 15% more than horned melon.
- Horned melon has 21 times less folate than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 62µg of folate, while horned melon has 3µg.
- 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 horned melon is 48.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano).
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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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +284.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +425.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +140.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +29.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +254.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +514.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +633.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1966.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 5.3mg | 15% |
Folate | 62µg | 3µg | 15% |
Iron | 0.47mg | 1.13mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.205mg | 0.039mg | 7% |
Calcium | 50mg | 13mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 7µg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 37mg | 3% |
Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.183mg | 3% |
Potassium | 240mg | 123mg | 3% |
Protein | 2.8g | 1.78g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 44mg | 40mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.4g | 1.26g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
Calories | 47kcal | 44kcal | 0% |
Carbs | 8.35g | 7.56g | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.35g | 7.56g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.105g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +39.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.56g
~equal in
Water
~88.97g