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

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Summary of differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Bell pepper

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 71% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 5 times more Folate than Bell pepper. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 45µg of Folate, Bell pepper contains only 10µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, sweet, 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 +340%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +40.4%

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 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.8%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Equal in Water - 93.89
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +194.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.8%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%

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) Bell pepper
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) Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 2.94g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 0.86g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 9.18g 4.64g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 20kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 44mg 10mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 20mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 175mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.36mg 0.13mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.201mg 0.122mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 370IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 18µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 16.2mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.057mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.028mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.48mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 45µg 10µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.012mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.024mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.039mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.007mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.092mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.01mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.058g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.008g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Bell pepper
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)
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients

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

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