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

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How are Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Brussels sprout different?

  • Brussels sprout is higher than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin C 76% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 2 times more Magnesium than Brussels sprout. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 42mg of Magnesium, while Brussels sprout contains 23mg.

Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Brussels sprouts, raw types were 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.7%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Selenium - 1.6
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.7%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Selenium - 1.6

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
9
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +812.5%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +812.5%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364185.7%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364185.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 5.15g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 9.18g 8.95g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 43kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 44mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 290mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 4mg 25mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.047mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.201mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.5µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 450IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 16.2mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 45µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.094mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.132mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.152mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.098mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.082mg 0.076mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.062g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Brussels sprout
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)
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.