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

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Important differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Onion

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Onion is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 5 times more Iron than Onion. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.98mg of Iron, while Onion contains 0.21mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, 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)
9
:
0
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +91.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +20.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +91.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +20.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
6
:
4
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +22400%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.1%
Contains more Folate +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22400%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.1%
Contains more Folate +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Other +105.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11
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
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Other +105.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Onion Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 7.64g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.1g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.18g 9.34g Onion
Calories 47kcal 40kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 44mg 23mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.21mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 29mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.36mg 0.17mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.039mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0.129mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 2IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 16.2mg 7.4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.046mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.116mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 45µg 19µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.014mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.021mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.014mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.039mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.002mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.021mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.014mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.017g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Onion
Low Fats diet Equal
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)
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.