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Ladyfinger vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ladyfinger and Gingerbread different?

  • Ladyfinger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 63% higher.
  • Ladyfinger contains 13 times more Vitamin B12 than Gingerbread. While Ladyfinger contains 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, Gingerbread contains only 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 Iron +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
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%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
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%

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.7%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +127.3%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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