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

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A recap on differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Cucumber

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 15% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains 6 times less Folate than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 45µg of Folate, while Cucumber contains 7µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cucumber, with peel, 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)
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +154.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +154.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.9%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.9%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +152.9%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +152.9%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

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) Cucumber
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) Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 3.13g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 0.65g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 9.18g 3.63g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 15kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 44mg 16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.28mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 13mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 24mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 147mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.36mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.041mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0.079mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.3µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 105IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 16.2mg 2.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.033mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.098mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 45µg 7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.005mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.019mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.021mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.006mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.019mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.022mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.01mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.037g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.005g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.032g 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) Cucumber
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)
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.