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

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Significant differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Beetroot

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, while Beetroot is higher in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 16% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 3 times more Vitamin C than Beetroot. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 16.2mg of Vitamin C, while Beetroot has 4.9mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beets, 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 +175%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35

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 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +142.2%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +142.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 9.56
Equal in Water - 87.58
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 9.56
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

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) Beetroot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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) Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 6.76g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.61g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 9.18g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 47kcal 43kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 6.76g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 44mg 16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 40mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 4mg 78mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.35mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.201mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 33IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 16.2mg 4.9mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.031mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.334mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 45µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.019mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.047mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.048mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.068mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.058mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.018mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.046mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.056mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.021mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.027g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Beetroot
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)
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.