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

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What are the main differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Chinese cabbage?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Magnesium, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 2 times more Magnesium than Chinese cabbage. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 42mg of Magnesium, while Chinese cabbage has 19mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
9
:
1
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.5%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +138.6%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.5%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +138.6%

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3
:
7
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin A +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
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%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin A +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
3
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +321.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Water - 95.32
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
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +321.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
2
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 1.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 1.5g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 9.18g 2.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 13kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 1.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 44mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.98mg 0.8mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 37mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 290mg 252mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 4mg 65mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.36mg 0.19mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.047mg 0.021mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Manganese 0.201mg 0.159mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Selenium 1.5µg 0.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 16.2mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.07mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 45µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.015mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.049mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.088mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.089mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.009mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.044mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.066mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.026mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.027g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Chinese cabbage
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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. 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.