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

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

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Magnesium in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher than in Green bean.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 2 times more Magnesium than Green bean. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 42mg of Magnesium, Green bean contains only 18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Iron +50.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Equal in Calcium - 44
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 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Equal in Calcium - 44

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 C +67%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.614
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 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin C +67%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.614

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Contains more Fats +180%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Equal in Other - 0.73
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Contains more Fats +180%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Equal in Other - 0.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.2%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 4.68g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.89g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 9.18g 7.88g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 35kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3.63g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 44mg
Iron 0.98mg 0.65mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 29mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.36mg 0.25mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.057mg Green bean
Manganese 0.201mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 16.2mg 9.7mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.074mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.097mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.614mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.056mg Green bean
Folate 45µg 33µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.069mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.116mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.091mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.023mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.069mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.093mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.035mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.064g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Green 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)
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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