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

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Differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and star anise

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B1 than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 456% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +286.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1192%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500.4%
Contains more IronIron +7763.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1795.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1332.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +645.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1022%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +168.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2608.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +820.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +528.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +499%
Contains more OtherOther +1056.7%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27066.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1763.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.47mg 36.96mg 456%
Copper 0.048mg 0.91mg 96%
Manganese 0.205mg 2.3mg 91%
Calcium 50mg 646mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Phosphorus 59mg 440mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.65mg 48%
Zinc 0.37mg 5.3mg 45%
Potassium 240mg 1441mg 35%
Protein 2.8g 17.6g 30%
Magnesium 44mg 170mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.4g 15.9g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.34mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 3.06mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.797mg 15%
Calories 47kcal 337kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.29mg 14%
Carbs 8.35g 50.02g 14%
Folate 62µg 10µg 13%
Selenium 1.5µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 16µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.586g 2%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 8.35g 35.42g N/A
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 Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.