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

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Summary of differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Agar

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 in Agar is higher than in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 255% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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8
Agar
Agar
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +1320.5%
Contains more Iron +2083.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +287.9%
Contains more Zinc +1511.1%
Contains more Copper +1197.9%
Contains more Manganese +2039.3%
Contains more Selenium +393.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Agar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +1320.5%
Contains more Iron +2083.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +287.9%
Contains more Zinc +1511.1%
Contains more Copper +1197.9%
Contains more Manganese +2039.3%
Contains more Selenium +393.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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6
Agar
Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5817.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more Folate +1188.9%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Agar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5817.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more Folate +1188.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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4
Agar
Agar
Contains more Water +907.7%
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +781%
Contains more Other +445.8%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Agar
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +907.7%
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +781%
Contains more Other +445.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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2
Agar
Agar
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Agar
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Agar Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.53g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 9.18g 80.88g Agar
Calories 47kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 44mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.98mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 42mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 57mg 52mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 4mg 102mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.047mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.201mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 1.5µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.01mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.202mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 45µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.061g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.102g Agar

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Agar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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)
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 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) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.