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

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A recap on differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Marinara sauce

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Marinara sauce covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 22% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Marinara sauce. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 18.8mg of Vitamin C, Marinara sauce contains only 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 Calcium +85.2%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +85.2%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Copper +68.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.3%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +855.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.3%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +855.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.06
Equal in Water - 87.39
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.06
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +947.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.6%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +947.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.6%

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 Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.35g 6.26g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 2.8g 1.41g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.4g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.35g 8.06g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calories 47kcal 51kcal Marinara sauce
Sugar 5.5g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 50mg 27mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.47mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 59mg 34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 240mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 4mg 30mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.37mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.205mg 0.137mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Selenium 1.5µg 1.1µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 865IU 650IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 33µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 18.8mg 2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.024mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.061mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 62µg 13µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.104mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.15mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.184mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.162mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.105g 0.17g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.