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

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A recap on differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and tomato paste

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in folate, yet tomato paste is higher in copper, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily copper needs 35% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 5 times more folate than tomato paste. While yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 62µg of folate, tomato paste contains only 12µg.
  • The glycemic index of tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.5%
Contains more IronIron +534%
Contains more CopperCopper +660.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
~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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.5%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.1g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.16g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Tomato paste DV% diff.
Copper 0.048mg 0.365mg 35%
Iron 0.47mg 2.98mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Potassium 240mg 1014mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 3.076mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.216mg 15%
Folate 62µg 12µg 13%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Selenium 1.5µg 5.3µg 7%
Vitamin A 43µg 76µg 4%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.302mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.06mg 4%
Carbs 8.35g 18.91g 4%
Phosphorus 59mg 83mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.153mg 3%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21.9mg 3%
Protein 2.8g 4.32g 3%
Sodium 4mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.142mg 2%
Calories 47kcal 82kcal 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.63mg 2%
Calcium 50mg 36mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 8.35g 14.81g N/A
Magnesium 44mg 42mg 0%
Sugar 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.067g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.16g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.