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Chocolate cake vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Ladyfingers?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, yet Ladyfingers are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 54% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 2 times more Copper than Ladyfingers. Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, while Ladyfingers have 0.095mg.
  • Ladyfingers contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind 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.
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%

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 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Ladyfingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Protein 5.3g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 15.1g 9.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 59.7g Ladyfingers
Calories 371kcal 365kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 25.39g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 47mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 140mg 113mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.69mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.207mg 0.095mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 140IU 50IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 0.63mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.284mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.104mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Folate 27µg 60µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.202mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.407mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.268mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.116mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.283mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.12mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 58mg 221mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.754g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.422g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Ladyfingers
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%
Chocolate cake
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 163mg)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.