Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Yardlong Beans VS Brussels Sprouts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Yardlong Beans	27%	3%	70%
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%

Macro Nutrients

	Yardlong Beans	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	54.3% 1574kcal	6.73% 195kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	6.13% 5.94g	1.4% 1.36g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.8% 1.54g	0.88% 0.28g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	73% 1.17g	28% 0.45g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	8.2% 1.4g	1.2% 0.2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	216% 281g	31.2% 40.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	13.8% 9.98g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	5.8% 4.2g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 3.67g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 2.1g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	131% 50g	45.4% 17.2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	197% 110g	27.4% 15.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Yardlong Beans	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.5% 13.6μg	19% 172μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	335% 4.02mg	52.5% 0.63mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	82% 1.07mg	31.4% 0.41mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	61% 9.8mg	21% 3.38mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	142% 7.08mg	28% 1.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	129% 1.7mg	76.4% 0.99mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	746% 2985μg	69% 277μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	8.06% 7.26mg	428% 386mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	26.6% 4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	669% 803μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Yardlong Beans	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	62.6% 626mg	19% 191mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	443% 4mg	35.3% 0.32mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	488% 39mg	79.4% 6.35mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	365% 1533mg	25% 104mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	314% 7.2mg	66.5% 1.53mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	362% 2536mg	44.7% 313mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	154% 5248mg	52% 1764mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	67.6% 37μg	13% 7.26μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	5.14% 77mg	7.56% 113mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	144% 16mg	17.3% 1.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.03% 38.2g	10.5% 390g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yardlong Beans VS Brussels Sprouts per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Yardlong Beans versus 1 lb of Brussels Sprouts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Yardlong Beans vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 1 pound of Yardlong Beans has 6.4 times more Vitamin B1, 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.9 times more Vitamin B3, 5 times more Vitamin B5, 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 10.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Raw Brussels Sprouts contains 12.7 times more Vitamin A and 53.1 times more Vitamin C than Raw Yardlong Beans.
• 1 pound of Yardlong Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Raw Yardlong Beans as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Yardlong Beans vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 1 pound of Yardlong Beans has 3.3 times more Calcium, 12.6 times more Copper, 6.2 times more Iron, 14.7 times more Magnesium, 4.7 times more Manganese, 8.1 times more Phosphorus, 3 times more Potassium, 5.1 times more Selenium and 8.3 times more Zinc than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Raw Brussels Sprouts contains 10.2 times more Water than Raw Yardlong Beans.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Yardlong Beans has 8.1 times more Energy, 2.6 times more Omega 3, 6.9 times more Carbohydrate, 2.9 times more Fiber and 7.2 times more Protein than Brussels Sprouts.
• 1 pound of Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Raw Yardlong Beans as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one pound.