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

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How are Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Salsify different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, and Iron, while Salsify is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Salsify covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean).
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Salsify. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 16.2mg of Vitamin C, while Salsify contains 4.6mg.

Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
7
:
3
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Manganese - 0.21
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Salsify
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Manganese - 0.21

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)
5
:
5
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +808.3%
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%
Salsify
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +808.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
4
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Water - 81
Equal in Other - 0.74
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
Salsify
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Water - 81
Equal in Other - 0.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
1
Salsify
Salsify
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Salsify
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 2.53g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Salsify
Carbs 9.18g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 47kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 44mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.98mg 0.55mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 56mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 283mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.3mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.07mg Salsify
Manganese 0.201mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 1.5µg 0.6µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 16.2mg 4.6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.056mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.392mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 45µg 15µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.041g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.003g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Salsify
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)
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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.
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.