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

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Important differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Green bean raw

  • Green bean raw has more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 2 times more Magnesium than Green bean raw. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 42mg of Magnesium, while Green bean raw contains 25mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, snap, green, raw.

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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 +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.216
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 12% 39% 18% 17% 19% 1% 7% 24% 29% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.216

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 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.082
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.104
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 42% 9% 0% 41% 21% 24% 14% 14% 33% 25% 0% 108%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.082
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Equal in Water - 90.32
Equal in Other - 0.66
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.32 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Equal in Water - 90.32
Equal in Other - 0.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Green bean raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 4.27g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.83g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.22g Green bean raw
Carbs 9.18g 6.97g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 31kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Starch 0.88g Green bean raw
Fructose 1.39g Green bean raw
Sugar 3.26g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.7g Green bean raw
Calcium 44mg 37mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.03mg Green bean raw
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 38mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 211mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.24mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.069mg Green bean raw
Manganese 0.201mg 0.216mg Green bean raw
Selenium 1.5µg 0.6µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 690IU Green bean raw
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 35µg Green bean raw
Vitamin E 0.41mg Green bean raw
Vitamin C 16.2mg 12.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.104mg Green bean raw
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.734mg Green bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.225mg Green bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.141mg Green bean raw
Folate 45µg 33µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 43µg Green bean raw
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.019mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.079mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.066mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.112mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.088mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.022mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.067mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.034mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.05g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.01g Green bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.113g Green bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Green bean raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
27%
Green bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
16%
Green bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Green bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169961/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.