Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and lima beans
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while lima beans have more iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Lima beans' daily need coverage for iron is 24% higher.
- Lima beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lima beans is 32, while the glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +194.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +408.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +389.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +156.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +667.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +570.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
Iron | 0.47mg | 2.39mg | 24% |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.235mg | 21% |
Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 0mg | 21% |
Manganese | 0.205mg | 0.516mg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.161mg | 11% |
Protein | 2.8g | 7.8g | 10% |
Potassium | 240mg | 508mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.422mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 111mg | 7% |
Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.95mg | 5% |
Folate | 62µg | 83µg | 5% |
Selenium | 1.5µg | 4.5µg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
Carbs | 8.35g | 20.88g | 4% |
Calories | 47kcal | 115kcal | 3% |
Calcium | 50mg | 17mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.4g | 0.38g | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.35g | 13.88g | N/A |
Magnesium | 44mg | 43mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.105g | 0.089g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.034g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.171g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.184mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.162mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.09mg | 0.238mg | 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:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +91.7% |
~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
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.034g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.171g