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

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What are the main differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Butterbur?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 10 times more Iron than Butterbur. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.98mg of Iron, while Butterbur has 0.1mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Butterbur, (fuki), raw types in this comparison.

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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)
6
:
4
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +134.1%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.3%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +134.1%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.3%

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)
6
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
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%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +548.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Contains more Other +102.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5
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
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +548.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Contains more Other +102.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 3.61g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 0.39g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Carbs 9.18g 3.61g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 14kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium 44mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.98mg 0.1mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 14mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 12mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 4mg 7mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.201mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 50IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 3µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 45µg 10µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Butterbur
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)
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.