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

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Important differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Melon

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Melon has more Vitamin B6.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 14% more.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 12 times more Phosphorus than Melon. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 59mg of Phosphorus, while Melon has 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Melons, casaba, 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
9
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1
Melon
Melon
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1080%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +485.7%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Copper +25%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1080%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +485.7%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains more Copper +25%

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
5
:
5
Melon
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +579.2%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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%
Melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +579.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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Melon
Melon
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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1
Melon
Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.35g 5.68g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 2.8g 1.11g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 8.35g 6.58g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calories 47kcal 28kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sugar 5.69g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 50mg 11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.47mg 0.34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Magnesium 44mg 11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 59mg 5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 240mg 182mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sodium 4mg 9mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.37mg 0.07mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.205mg 0.035mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Selenium 1.5µg 0.4µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 865IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.015mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.031mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.232mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 62µg 8µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
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
Saturated Fat 0.105g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.002g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.039g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.