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Nutritional Profile of Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for two nutrients.
These are
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for one nutrient:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Histidine (Amino Acids)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 8.4 g | 2.4 g | 398 | 1704 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 590 | 2805 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 169 mg | 47.9 mg | 621 | 2346 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 637 | 2702 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 393 | 1713 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 194 | 1149 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 519 | 2192 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 334 | 1678 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 26 | 198 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 596 | 2791 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 88 | 982 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 623 | 2298 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 239 | 886 |
| Amino Acids (12) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arginine | 196 mg | 55.6 mg | 83 | 793 |
| Cystine | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 61 | 454 |
| Histidine | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 61 | 918 |
| Isoleucine | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 78 | 872 |
| Leucine | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 101 | 843 |
| Lysine | 184 mg | 52.2 mg | 91 | 810 |
| Methionine | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 71 | 910 |
| Phenylalanine | 154 mg | 43.7 mg | 68 | 890 |
| Threonine | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 97 | 909 |
| Tryptophan | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 60 | 433 |
| Tyrosine | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 68 | 923 |
| Valine | 162 mg | 45.9 mg | 91 | 883 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 793.8 mg | 245 | 1339 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 108 | 393 |
| Folate, food | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 108 | 227 |
| Folate, total | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 109 | 322 |
| Niacin | 410 µg | 116.2 µg | 570 | 2126 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 346 | 1130 |
| Riboflavin | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 173 | 701 |
| Thiamin | 107 µg | 30.3 µg | 137 | 777 |
| Vitamin B6 | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 333 | 957 |
| Vitamin C | 18.8 mg | 5.3 mg | 262 | 435 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 865 IU | 245.2 IU | 185 | 403 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 408 | 668 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 147 | 497 |
| Copper, Cu | 48 µg | 13.6 µg | 260 | 801 |
| Iron, Fe | 470 µg | 133.2 µg | 247 | 879 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 77 | 285 |
| Manganese, Mn | 205 µg | 58.1 µg | 223 | 826 |
| Phosphorus, P | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 112 | 613 |
| Potassium, K | 240 mg | 68 mg | 322 | 658 |
| Selenium, Se | 1.5 µg | 0.4 µg | 87 | 681 |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 447 | 1155 |
| Zinc, Zn | 370 µg | 104.9 µg | 127 | 890 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 87.8 g | 24.9 g | 270 | 348 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 600 mg | 170.1 mg | 196 | 610 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 47 kcal | 13.3 kcal | 175 | 642 |
| KJ (Energy) | 197 kj | 55.8 kj | 207 | 967 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Pod | 12.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| Cup Slices | 91.0 g | 3.2 oz |
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| Yardlong Bean | No of Nutrients |
(Asparagus Bean, Without Salt, Drained) | 49 |
(With Salt, Drained) | 49 |
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