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

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The main differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Turnip

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Turnip has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Turnip has 4 times less Magnesium than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 42mg of Magnesium, while Turnip has 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Turnips, raw.

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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)
9
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +226.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Copper +80.9%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +226.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Copper +80.9%

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
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
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%
Turnip
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% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7
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
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
2
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 4.63g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 0.9g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.18g 6.43g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 28kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 44mg 30mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.3mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 27mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 191mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 67mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.27mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.201mg 0.134mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 16.2mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.03mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 45µg 15µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.009mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.025mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.033mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.011mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.017mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.03mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.014mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.006g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Turnip
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)
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.