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Gingerbread vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Ladyfinger different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 63% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 6 times more Magnesium than Ladyfinger. While Gingerbread contains 70mg of Magnesium, Ladyfinger contains only 12mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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 Calcium +51.1%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +288.5%
Contains more Copper +105.3%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +51.1%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +288.5%
Contains more Copper +105.3%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Protein +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 +80.2%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Protein +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 3.9g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 16.4g 9.1g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 356kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 71mg 47mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 70mg 12mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 439mg 113mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.39mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.195mg 0.095mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.24mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.122mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.124mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.279mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.131mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.08mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.173mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.087mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 32mg 221mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.745g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.423g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Ladyfinger
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
18%
Gingerbread
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.