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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Potassium, yet Barley is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 4 times more Calcium than Barley. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 44mg of Calcium, while Barley has 11mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Barley, pearled, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +211.8%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Contains more Copper +123.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +473.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +211.8%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Contains more Copper +123.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +473.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +6328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +6328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +207.4%
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +207.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.5%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Barley Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 24.42g Barley
Protein 2.53g 2.26g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.44g Barley
Carbs 9.18g 28.22g Barley
Calories 47kcal 123kcal Barley
Sugar 0.28g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.8g Barley
Calcium 44mg 11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.33mg Barley
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 54mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 93mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 0.36mg 0.82mg Barley
Copper 0.047mg 0.105mg Barley
Manganese 0.201mg 0.259mg Barley
Selenium 1.5µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 450IU 7IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.083mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.062mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.135mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.115mg Barley
Folate 45µg 16µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.094mg 0.077mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.083mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.084mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.127mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.111mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.051mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.093g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.214g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Barley
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)
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.