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Ladyfinger vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ladyfinger and Butter cookie different?

  • Ladyfinger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Butter cookie is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 40% more than Ladyfinger.
  • Ladyfinger contains 3 times more Zinc than Butter cookie. Ladyfinger contains 1.14mg of Zinc, while Butter cookie contains 0.38mg.
  • Butter cookie is lower in Cholesterol.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types were 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 +62.1%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +62.1%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 111

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 B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Equal in Folate - 76
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.8%
Contains more Water +323.9%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +73.8%
Contains more Water +323.9%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 10.6g 6.1g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 59.7g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 363kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 0.8g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 29mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 2.22mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 173mg 102mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 111mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 282mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 0.38mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.24mg 0.17mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 556IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 165µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.335mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.488mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.036mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 76µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.36µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.084mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.215mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.277mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.471mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.308mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.131mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.299mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.315mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.136mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 117mg Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 3.022g 11.051g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.007g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.982g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Butter cookie
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
41%
Ladyfinger
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.