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

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What are the differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Taro?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Taro's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% more.
  • Taro contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B2, while Taro contains 0.025mg.

We used Yardlong bean, raw and Taro, raw types in this article.

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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
5
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5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains more Copper +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +86.8%
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%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains more Copper +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +86.8%

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
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5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +1038.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1079.2%
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1038.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1079.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
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Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +216.9%
Contains more Other +100%
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +216.9%
Contains more Other +100%

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
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Taro Opinion
Net carbs 8.35g 22.36g Taro
Protein 2.8g 1.5g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 8.35g 26.46g Taro
Calories 47kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 50mg 43mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.47mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 44mg 33mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 59mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 240mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 4mg 11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Zinc 0.37mg 0.23mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.205mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 865IU 76IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 4µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 18.8mg 4.5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.095mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 62µg 22µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.023mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.104mg 0.069mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.054mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.2mg 0.111mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.184mg 0.067mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.04mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.162mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.09mg 0.034mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.105g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.016g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.083g 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 Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.