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

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What are the differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Shallot?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Shallot. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.099mg of Vitamin B2, Shallot has only 0.02mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Shallots, raw types 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)
4
:
6
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60

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
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Vitamin A +11150%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Folate +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1337.5%
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%
Shallot
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% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +11150%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Folate +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1337.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Carbs +83%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 79.8
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
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +83%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.53g 2.5g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.18g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 47kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 44mg 37mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 290mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 4mg 12mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.047mg 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.201mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.5µg 1.2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 4IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 16.2mg 8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.06mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 45µg 34µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.028mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.106mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.149mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.125mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.081mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.043mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.039g 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) Shallot
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)
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.