Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Lima bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Lima bean
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Zinc than Lima bean.
- Lima bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, raw and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+194.1%
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Iron
+408.5%
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Phosphorus
+88.1%
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Potassium
+111.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+156.8%
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Copper
+389.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
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Calcium
+194.1%
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Iron
+408.5%
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Phosphorus
+88.1%
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Potassium
+111.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+156.8%
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Copper
+389.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+50.5%
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Vitamin B5
+667.3%
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Vitamin B6
+570.8%
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Folate
+33.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.421
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+50.5%
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Vitamin B5
+667.3%
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Vitamin B6
+570.8%
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Folate
+33.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.421
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 8.35g | 13.88g |
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Protein | 2.8g | 7.8g |
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Fats | 0.4g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 8.35g | 20.88g |
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Calories | 47kcal | 115kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | 2.9g |
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Fiber | g | 7g |
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Calcium | 50mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.47mg | 2.39mg |
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Magnesium | 44mg | 43mg |
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Phosphorus | 59mg | 111mg |
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Potassium | 240mg | 508mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.95mg |
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Copper | 0.048mg | 0.235mg |
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Vitamin A | 865IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.18mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.161mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.421mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.422mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.161mg |
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Folate | 62µg | 83µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | µg | 2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.337mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0.411mg |
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Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.673mg |
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Lysine | 0.184mg | 0.523mg |
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Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.099mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0.449mg |
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Valine | 0.162mg | 0.469mg |
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Histidine | 0.09mg | 0.238mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.089g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.034g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.171g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
19

16

Mineral Summary Score
17

40

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
17%

47%

Carbohydrates
8%

21%

Fats
2%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?

Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lima bean 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 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.