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

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

  • Dandelion greens are richer than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 54% more.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 2 times more Folate than Dandelion greens. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 45µg of Folate, Dandelion greens have only 27µg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Dandelion greens, raw 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
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7
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +216.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +216.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%

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
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2158%
Contains more Vitamin C +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +945.8%
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%
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2158%
Contains more Vitamin C +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +945.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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4
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6
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
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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2
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.6%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 5.7g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.18g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 47kcal 45kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 0.71g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 44mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.98mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 42mg 36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 290mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 4mg 76mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.047mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.201mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 1.5µg 0.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 16.2mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 45µg 27µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
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 0.17g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Dandelion greens
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)
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.