Chinese broccoli vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinese broccoli and yardlong beans different?
- Chinese broccoli is higher in folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, and calcium; however, yardlong beans is richer in magnesium and iron.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chinese broccoli is 14% higher.
- Chinese broccoli contains 4 times more vitamin A than yardlong beans. While chinese broccoli contains 82µg of vitamin A, yardlong beans contains only 23µg.
- Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than yardlong beans (86).
Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Yardlong bean, 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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +256.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +620% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.9% |
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Water
~87.47g
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Other
~0.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +455.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +685.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 71% | |
| Folate | 99µg | 45µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 16.2mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.3mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.201mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.14g | 2.53g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 41mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.81g | 9.18g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.72g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 290mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.31g | 9.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.082mg | 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.