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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 73% more.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 9 times more Vitamin C than Arrowroot. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 16.2mg of Vitamin C, Arrowroot has only 1.9mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Arrowroot, 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)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
5
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5
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +126.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +126.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +157.4%

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)
3
:
5
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin A +2268.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1008.3%
Contains more Folate +651.1%
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%
Arrowroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2268.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1008.3%
Contains more Folate +651.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Equal in Water - 80.75
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
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119%

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) Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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) Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 2.53g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 9.18g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 47kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 44mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 290mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 4mg 26mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.047mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.201mg 0.174mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 19IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 1.9mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.059mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 45µg 338µg Arrowroot
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 0.039g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.004g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Arrowroot
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)
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.