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Ladyfinger vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Tostada shells

  • Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Tostada shells are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 26% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Ladyfinger. Ladyfinger contains 1.116mg of Vitamin B5, while Tostada shells contain 0.191mg.
  • Ladyfinger has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 +134%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Calcium +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
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 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +134%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Calcium +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.23

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 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +484.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +484.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Water +487.3%
Contains more Fats +156.9%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
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% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Water +487.3%
Contains more Fats +156.9%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.2%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 58.63g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 6.15g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 59.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 363kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 47mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.58mg 1.53mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 173mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 113mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 147mg 657mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.095mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.24mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin A 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.094mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.553mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.191mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 7.011g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Tostada shells
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
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.