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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer than Fennel in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Fennel. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.099mg of Vitamin B2, Fennel has only 0.032mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Fennel, bulb, 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)
7
:
3
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.191
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.191

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)
4
:
6
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin C +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.64
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%
Fennel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin C +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
3
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 90.21
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
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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:
2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 4.2g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.24g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 9.18g 7.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 31kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3.93g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 44mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.98mg 0.73mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 17mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 50mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 4mg 52mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.201mg 0.191mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 16.2mg 12mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.01mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 45µg 27µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
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 0.09g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Fennel
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)
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.