Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and lentil different?
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, lentil is richer in iron, folate, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lentil is 36% higher.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 108 times more vitamin A than lentil. While yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 865IU of vitamin A, lentil contains only 8IU.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw (86).
Yardlong bean, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +608.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +422.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +641.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.9% |
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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.175g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 3.33mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% | |
| Folate | 62µg | 181µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.251mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 1.5mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.205mg | 0.494mg | 13% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 9.02g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.638mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.178mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.169mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 369mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.06mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.35g | 20.13g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.35g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.105g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.184mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.09mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)