Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Zucchini
  5. Compare
  6. Zucchini vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

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

Compare

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

  • Zucchini is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Iron, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Zucchini's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11% more.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

Infographic

Zucchini vs Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) infographic
Infographic link

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
9
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin C +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 16.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 16.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +195.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
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
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +195.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.21g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.32g 0.1g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 17kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.37mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 38mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 261mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 8mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.32mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.053mg 0.047mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.2µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 200IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 16.2mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.051mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.024mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.029mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.071mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.067mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.018mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.054mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.026mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.009g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.042g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Zucchini
Zucchini vs Vegetable
Vegetable
Zucchini
Zucchini vs Cucumber
Cucumber
Zucchini
Zucchini vs Eggplant
Eggplant
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Corn raw
Corn raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Green bean raw
Green bean raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs Beetroot
Beetroot

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
16%
Zucchini
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.