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

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Summary of differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Porridge

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin C, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Porridge covers your daily need of Iron 35% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +740%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Potassium +1712.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +281.6%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +740%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Potassium +1712.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +281.6%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Equal in Water - 87.61
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Equal in Water - 87.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.4%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 2.53g 1.44g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 9.18g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 47kcal 50kcal Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 44mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.98mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 42mg 5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 15mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.13mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.055mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.52mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.013mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Folate 45µg 12µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.045mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.063mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.037mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.078mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.07mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.033mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.033g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Porridge
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)
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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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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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients

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

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