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

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How are Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Broad bean different?

  • Broad bean has more Iron than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 2 times more Calcium than Broad bean. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 44mg of Calcium, Broad bean contains only 18mg.

Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
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 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
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 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Carbs - 10.1
Equal in Water - 83.7
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Carbs - 10.1
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.4%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 6.5g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.1g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 9.18g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 47kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 44mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 42mg 31mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 290mg 193mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 41mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.047mg 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.201mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 1.5µg 1µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 270IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 14µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Folate 45µg 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.094mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.18mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.166mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.036mg 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.146mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.082mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.142g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Broad bean
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)
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.