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

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Summary of differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Winter melon

  • The amount of Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher than in Winter melon.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 48 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 290mg of Potassium, Winter melon contains only 6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +4733.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.6%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +4733.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.6%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%

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
:
3
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%
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%
Winter melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
2
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Protein +532.5%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.1
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
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +532.5%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
0
:
3
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.1%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 0.1g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 0.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Winter melon
Carbs 9.18g 3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 13kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 44mg 19mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 19mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 111mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.047mg 0.023mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0.058mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 0IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 16.2mg 13mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.035mg Winter melon
Folate 45µg 5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.002mg 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 0.009mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.003mg 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 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Winter melon
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)
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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 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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.