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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Chickpeas is higher in Manganese, Copper, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chickpeas's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% more.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 12 times more Vitamin C than Chickpeas. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 16.2mg of Vitamin C, Chickpeas has only 1.3mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +648.9%
Contains more Manganese +412.4%
Contains more Selenium +146.7%
Equal in Potassium - 291
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 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +648.9%
Contains more Manganese +412.4%
Contains more Selenium +146.7%
Equal in Potassium - 291

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 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +479.2%
Contains more Folate +282.2%
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% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +479.2%
Contains more Folate +282.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Protein +250.2%
Contains more Fats +2490%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
Contains more Other +27.8%
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Protein +250.2%
Contains more Fats +2490%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
Contains more Other +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6377.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2652.4%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6377.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2652.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 2.53g 8.86g Chickpeas
Fats 0.1g 2.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 9.18g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 47kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Sugar 4.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 44mg 49mg Chickpeas
Iron 0.98mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 42mg 48mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 57mg 168mg Chickpeas
Potassium 290mg 291mg Chickpeas
Sodium 4mg 7mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.047mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.201mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 1.5µg 3.7µg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 450IU 27IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin C 16.2mg 1.3mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.063mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.526mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.286mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Folate 45µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.094mg 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.38mg Chickpeas
Leucine 0.18mg 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.166mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.036mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.146mg 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.082mg 0.244mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.269g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.156g Chickpeas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chickpeas
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)
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.