Yardlong beans vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between yardlong beans and nopales
- Yardlong beans has more folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while nopales have more calcium and manganese.
- Nopales cover your daily need for calcium, 12% more than yardlong beans.
- Yardlong beans contains 15 times more folate than nopales. While yardlong beans contains 45µg of folate, nopales contain only 3µg.
- Nopales have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nopales is 7, while the glycemic index of yardlong beans is 86.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Nopales, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.7% |
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:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
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Fats
~0.09g
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Water
~94.12g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 44mg | 164mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.201mg | 0.457mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 9.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.085mg | 0.012mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.98mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.051mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.53g | 1.32g | 2% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 16kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.18g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 290mg | 257mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.18g | 1.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.094mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.18mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.166mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.146mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.082mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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