Broad beans vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between broad beans and Chinese cabbage
- Broad beans are higher in fiber, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin C needs 28% more than broad beans.
- Broad beans contain 4 times more fiber than Chinese cabbage. While broad beans contain 3.6g of fiber, Chinese cabbage contains only 1g.
- The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1492.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +569% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +363.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.303 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.096 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 45mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 223µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.194mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 1.5g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.159mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.021mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.1g | 2.18g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 58µg | 66µg | 2% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 13kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.096g | 1% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.142g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.5g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.066mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.178mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.37mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.313mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.235mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad beans contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)