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Ladyfingers vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ladyfingers and Muffin different?

  • Ladyfingers are higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfingers is 64% higher.
  • Ladyfingers contain 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Muffin. While Ladyfingers contain 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, Muffin contains only 0.16µg.
  • Muffin has less Cholesterol.

Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 +175.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +208.1%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.3%
Contains more Manganese +87.1%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +175.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +208.1%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.3%
Contains more Manganese +87.1%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Potassium - 121

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +34.5%
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% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.844
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.844

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfingers Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ladyfingers Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 51.9g Ladyfingers
Protein 10.6g 4.49g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 59.7g 53g Ladyfingers
Calories 365kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 25.39g 31.47g Ladyfingers
Fiber 1g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 47mg 44mg Ladyfingers
Iron 3.58mg 1.3mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Ladyfingers
Phosphorus 173mg 146mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 113mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 147mg 336mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 1.14mg 0.37mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.095mg 0.06mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.24mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 21.1µg 8.2µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 22IU 4IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0.9mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.168mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.163mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.418mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.47mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.04mg Ladyfingers
Folate 60µg 48µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.16µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.066mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg 0.181mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.224mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg 0.421mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg 0.199mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg 0.115mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.277mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg 0.257mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg 0.128mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 221mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.008g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers Muffin
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%
Ladyfingers
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers 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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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