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

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A recap on differences between yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw and Chinese cabbage

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is higher in magnesium and vitamin B1, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 72% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than Chinese cabbage. While yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.107mg of vitamin B1, Chinese cabbage contains only 0.04mg.
  • The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Yardlong bean, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 21% 18% 16% 10% 25% 0.52% 27% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more IronIron +70.2%
~equal in Potassium ~252mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 14% 0% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 3.3% 5.5% 0% 0% 47% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~66µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
~equal in Water ~95.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Chinese cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin K 45.5µg 38%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 45mg 29%
Vitamin A 43µg 223µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.194mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.04mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 19mg 6%
Calcium 50mg 105mg 6%
Iron 0.47mg 0.8mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.07mg 3%
Protein 2.8g 1.5g 3%
Copper 0.048mg 0.021mg 3%
Phosphorus 59mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 65mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.5µg 2%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.159mg 2%
Calories 47kcal 13kcal 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.19mg 2%
Carbs 8.35g 2.18g 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.088mg 1%
Folate 62µg 66µg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 8.35g 1.18g N/A
Potassium 240mg 252mg 0%
Sugar 1.18g N/A
Saturated fat 0.105g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.015g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.096g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.184mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0.026mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
37%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
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)
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.