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

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The main differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Lambsquarters

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Lambsquarters.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 71% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 2 times less Folate than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 45µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters have 30µg.

Food types used in this article are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Lambsquarters, 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)
3
:
7
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +602.3%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +523.4%
Contains more Manganese +289.1%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +602.3%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +523.4%
Contains more Manganese +289.1%

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
:
7
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +2477.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1041.7%
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%
Lambsquarters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +2477.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1041.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
3
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +372.2%
Equal in Water - 84.3
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
Lambsquarters
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +372.2%
Equal in Water - 84.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
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2
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.7%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 3.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.1g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 9.18g 7.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 43kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 44mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 0.98mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 42mg 34mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 290mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 4mg 43mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.047mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.201mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 16.2mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 45µg 30µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.094mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.18mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.166mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.036mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.146mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.082mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.059g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Lambsquarters
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)
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.