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

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Significant differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and scallion

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more magnesium; however, scallion is richer in iron.
  • Scallion covers your daily iron needs 13% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Scallion has 2 times less magnesium than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 44mg of magnesium, while scallion has 20mg.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +214.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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%
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% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~18.8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more FatsFats +110.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Iron 0.47mg 1.48mg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Magnesium 44mg 20mg 6%
Copper 0.048mg 0.083mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Phosphorus 59mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.061mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 72mg 2%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.08mg 2%
Protein 2.8g 1.83g 2%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.6µg 2%
Folate 62µg 64µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.525mg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.074g 1%
Calories 47kcal 32kcal 1%
Vitamin A 43µg 50µg 1%
Potassium 240mg 276mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.19g 0%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 18.8mg 0%
Carbs 8.35g 7.34g 0%
Net carbs 8.35g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.075mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.027g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.