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

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Differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and merlot

  • Merlot contains less vitamin C, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Merlot contains 62 times less folate than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 62µg of folate, while merlot contains 1µg.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
~equal in Iron ~0.46mg
~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%
Merlot
1
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Merlot
1
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1705%
~equal in Water ~86.59g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Folate 62µg 1µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.005mg 9%
Magnesium 44mg 12mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.031mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Protein 2.8g 0.07g 5%
Phosphorus 59mg 23mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 8mg 4%
Copper 0.048mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.057mg 3%
Potassium 240mg 127mg 3%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.132mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Calories 47kcal 83kcal 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg 2%
Carbs 8.35g 2.51g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.224mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.03mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 8.35g 2.51g N/A
Iron 0.47mg 0.46mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 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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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.