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

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Differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Chicory

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher than Chicory in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 15% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 4 times more Magnesium than Chicory. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 42mg of Magnesium, Chicory has only 10mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chicory, witloof, 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +101%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Copper - 0.051
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +101%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Copper - 0.051

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
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +1451.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Folate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
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%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1451.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Folate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52
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
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 0.9g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 0.9g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.18g 4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 17kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 44mg 19mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.24mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 26mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 211mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.36mg 0.16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.201mg 0.1mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 29IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 2.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.062mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 45µg 37µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.016mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.054mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.039mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.035mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.005mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.022mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.041mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.015mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.002g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chicory
Low Fats diet Equal
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)
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.