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

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How are Chinese broccoli and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Chinese broccoli is 14% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). While Chinese broccoli contains 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains only 23µg.

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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
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6
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.36
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
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 +127.3%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.36

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 broccoli
Chinese broccoli
9
:
1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +264%
Contains more Vitamin C +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +264%
Contains more Vitamin C +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
3
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +140.9%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +620%
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +140.9%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
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1
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +685.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 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 +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +685.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Chinese broccoli Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.14g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 22kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 0.84g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 44mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 41mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 261mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 7mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.39mg 0.36mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.047mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.201mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 1638IU 450IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 23µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 16.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.085mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.099mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.051mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.024mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 45µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.009g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.042g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
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 - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
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.

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 broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.