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Ladyfinger vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ladyfinger and Pound cake

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Folate in Ladyfinger is higher than in Pound cake.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 52% more than Pound cake.
  • Ladyfinger contains 2 times more Iron than Pound cake. While Ladyfinger contains 3.58mg of Iron, Pound cake contains only 1.48mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pound cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Equal in Calcium - 47
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +39.1%
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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 53.04g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 5g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 59.7g 53.64g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 353kcal Ladyfinger
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 0.6g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 47mg
Iron 3.58mg 1.48mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 140mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 147mg 377mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 0.43mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.042mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.11mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 556IU 241IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 70µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.173mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.249mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.615mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.485mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.036mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 42µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.36µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.041mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.204mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.397mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.198mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.117mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.239mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.249mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.117mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 4.811g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.007g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 3.02g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.