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Ladyfinger vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ladyfinger and Yellow cake

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6 in Ladyfinger is higher than in Yellow cake.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 68% more than Yellow cake.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yellow cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 +46.9%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.222
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 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.222

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 +2038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +2038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Fats +95.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.3%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 53.86g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 3.16g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 59.7g 55.36g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 47mg 32mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 2.03mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 173mg 138mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 147mg 310mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 0.42mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.24mg 0.222mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 556IU 26IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 7µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.043mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.093mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.8mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.165mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 22µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
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 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 5.793g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

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Ladyfinger Yellow cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.771g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.