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

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How are Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Cabbage different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Magnesium, and Iron, however, Cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cabbage is 23% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 4 times more Magnesium than Cabbage. While Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 42mg of Magnesium, Cabbage contains only 12mg.

Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, raw 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 Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +147.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Calcium - 40

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.7%
Equal in Folate - 43
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.7%
Equal in Folate - 43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.3%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 92.18
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.3%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%

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) Cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 3.3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.28g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.18g 5.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 25kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 44mg 40mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.47mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 12mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 26mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 170mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.019mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0.16mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.3µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 98IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 16.2mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.061mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.234mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 45µg 43µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.011mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.035mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.03mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.041mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.044mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.012mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.042mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.022mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.034g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.017g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.