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

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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Folate, yet Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Magnesium.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage has 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Chinese cabbage has 223µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 23µg.

We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
1
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9
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +138.6%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.5%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
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 Calcium +138.6%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.5%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
7
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
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 A +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
3
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +321.1%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 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 +100%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +321.1%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
2
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 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 +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.5g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 2.18g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 13kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 1.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 105mg 44mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 19mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 37mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 252mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 65mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.19mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.021mg 0.047mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.159mg 0.201mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 0.5µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 4468IU 450IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 23µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 16.2mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.051mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.024mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 45µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.049mg 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.088mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.089mg 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.009mg 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.066mg 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.026mg 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.009g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.042g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
56%
Chinese cabbage
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.