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

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How are Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Chili pepper different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Folate, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 142% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 3 times more Calcium than Chili pepper. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 44mg of Calcium, Chili pepper contains only 14mg.

Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +787%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2008.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +787%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2008.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
Equal in Water - 88.02
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 7.31g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.87g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 9.18g 8.81g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 40kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 5.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 44mg 14mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 43mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 4mg 9mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.26mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.201mg 0.187mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 16.2mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.072mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.086mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 45µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.026mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.074mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.065mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.105mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.089mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.024mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.062mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.084mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.041mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chili pepper
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)
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper 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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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