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

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Differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Spaghetti

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Iron +96%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +559.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +112.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Iron +96%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +559.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +112.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58

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 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.2%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Protein +129.2%
Contains more Fats +830%
Contains more Carbs +236.2%
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Protein +129.2%
Contains more Fats +830%
Contains more Carbs +236.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1355.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.2%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1355.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 2.53g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 0.1g 0.93g Spaghetti
Carbs 9.18g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 47kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 44mg 7mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 58mg Spaghetti
Potassium 290mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.36mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.047mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.201mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 1.5µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 16.2mg 0mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.02mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.049mg Spaghetti
Folate 45µg 7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.094mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.18mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.166mg 0.133mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.146mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.082mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.176g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Spaghetti
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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)
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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.
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.