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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and manganese, yet jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 37% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 43 times more vitamin A than jerusalem artichoke. While yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 865IU of vitamin A, jerusalem artichoke contains only 20IU.
  • The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +623.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +621.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.8%
~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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more FatsFats +3900%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.9%
Contains more OtherOther +323.3%

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
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Iron 0.47mg 3.4mg 37%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 4mg 16%
Folate 62µg 13µg 12%
Copper 0.048mg 0.14mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.397mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 17mg 6%
Potassium 240mg 429mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.3mg 6%
Choline 30mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Calcium 50mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.077mg 4%
Carbs 8.35g 17.44g 3%
Phosphorus 59mg 78mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.12mg 2%
Protein 2.8g 2g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.001g 1%
Calories 47kcal 73kcal 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.01g 1%
Net carbs 8.35g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 9.6g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.