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Ladyfinger vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Carrot cake

  • Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Carrot cake is higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 74% more than Carrot cake.
  • Carrot cake contains 19 times less Vitamin B12 than Ladyfinger. Ladyfinger contains 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, while Carrot cake contains 0.04µg.
  • Carrot cake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +470%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Calcium +266%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
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 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +470%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Calcium +266%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%

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 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Folate +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.205
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 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Folate +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.205

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.8%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Equal in Fats - 9.8
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +107.8%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Equal in Fats - 9.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.036
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 10.6g 5.1g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 59.7g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 363kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 3.58mg 1.8mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 113mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 147mg 567mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 0.2mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.05mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 556IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 97µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.265mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.17mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.294mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.079mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 67µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.04µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.061mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.149mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.186mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.336mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.142mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.083mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.238mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.212mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.109mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 3.022g 1.472g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ladyfinger Carrot cake
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
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.