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

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Differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and onions

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while onions have more vitamin B6.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 17% higher.
  • Onions contain 4 times less magnesium than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 44mg of magnesium, while onions contain 10mg.
  • Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions 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 Onions, 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.
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%
Onion
Onion
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more IronIron +123.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~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%
Onion
Onion
5
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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
~equal in Water ~89.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Onion
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +894.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Onion DV% diff.
Vitamin C 18.8mg 7.4mg 13%
Folate 62µg 19µg 11%
Magnesium 44mg 10mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.12mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.027mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.046mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Phosphorus 59mg 29mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 23mg 3%
Potassium 240mg 146mg 3%
Iron 0.47mg 0.21mg 3%
Protein 2.8g 1.1g 3%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.129mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.116mg 2%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.5µg 2%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.17mg 2%
Copper 0.048mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.123mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.017g 1%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Calories 47kcal 40kcal 0%
Fats 0.4g 0.1g 0%
Carbs 8.35g 9.34g 0%
Net carbs 8.35g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 4.24g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.013g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.