Yardlong beans vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yardlong beans and lotus root
- Yardlong beans has more vitamin A and folate; however, lotus root has more vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lotus root is 31% higher.
- Yardlong beans has a higher glycemic index than lotus root.
Food types used in this article are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Lotus root, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +446.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +639.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +975% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.7% |
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Protein
~2.6g
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Fats
~0.1g
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Water
~79.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 44mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.257mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.258mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 556mg | 8% |
| Folate | 45µg | 13µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.051mg | 0.377mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.085mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.18g | 17.23g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.201mg | 0.261mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.98mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 74kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.53g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.18g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Calcium | 44mg | 45mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.094mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.18mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.166mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.146mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.082mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.