Chinese cabbage vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chinese cabbage and green beans different?
- Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, and calcium; however, green beans are richer in fiber and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for Chinese cabbage is 39% higher.
- Chinese cabbage contains 7 times more vitamin A than green beans. While Chinese cabbage contains 223µg of vitamin A, green beans contain only 32µg.
- Chinese cabbage has less sugar.
- Green beans have a lower glycemic index (20) than Chinese cabbage (32).
Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +138.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +363.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +596.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.5% |
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Water
~89.22g
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Other
~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.096 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 9.7mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 32µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.056mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.2g | 9% |
| Folate | 66µg | 33µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 47.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 7.88g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 16.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.614mg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.145g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.035mg | 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
37%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.