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

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

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Ginger is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 20% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 4 times more Folate than Ginger. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 45µg of Folate, while Ginger has 11µg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.

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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)
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Copper +380.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Zinc - 0.34
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Copper +380.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Zinc - 0.34

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)
5
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.2%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.2%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Equal in Water - 78.89
Equal in Other - 0.77
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Equal in Water - 78.89
Equal in Other - 0.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.7%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.7%

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) Ginger
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) Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 2.53g 1.82g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 9.18g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 47kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 44mg 16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 57mg 34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 4mg 13mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.201mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 16.2mg 5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.034mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 45µg 11µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.012mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.051mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.074mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.057mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.013mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.045mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.073mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.03mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.203g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Ginger
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%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.