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

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A recap on differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin B1, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Copper needs 30% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.085mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Fiddlehead ferns, 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.
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +130.6%
Contains more Copper +580.9%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
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 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +130.6%
Contains more Copper +580.9%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%

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 B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.5%
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 218% 0% 0% 89% 5% 49% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Equal in Water - 88.68

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) Fiddlehead ferns
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 5.54g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 9.18g 5.54g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 34kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium 44mg 32mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 42mg 34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 290mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 4mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.047mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.201mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 16.2mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.051mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B6 0.024mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Folate 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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 Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Fiddlehead ferns
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)
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns 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 ($)
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. Fiddlehead ferns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169405/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.