Chinese cabbage vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chinese cabbage and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
- Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and calcium, yet yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in magnesium and vitamin B1.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 72% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
- Chinese cabbage contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. While Chinese cabbage contains 0.194mg of vitamin B6, yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains only 0.024mg.
- The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Yardlong bean, 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 CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +418.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283% |
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Water
~87.85g
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
0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 18.8mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 43µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 8.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Folate | 66µg | 62µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 8.35g | N/A |
| Potassium | 252mg | 240mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.169g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.09mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.