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Ladyfingers vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfingers and Yellow cake

  • Ladyfingers have more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Ladyfingers covers your daily Cholesterol needs 68% more than Yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, with 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 Selenium +257.6%
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% 116%
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 Selenium +257.6%
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 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%

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%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfingers 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 Ladyfingers Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 53.86g Ladyfingers
Protein 10.6g 3.16g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 59.7g 55.36g Ladyfingers
Calories 365kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 25.39g 39.22g Ladyfingers
Fiber 1g 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 47mg 32mg Ladyfingers
Iron 3.58mg 2.03mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 173mg 138mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 113mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 147mg 310mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 1.14mg 0.42mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.095mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.24mg 0.222mg Ladyfingers
Selenium 21.1µg 5.9µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU 26IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 22IU 6IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.043mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.093mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.8mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.165mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0mg Ladyfingers
Folate 60µg 22µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 221mg 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 5.793g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers 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%
Ladyfingers
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
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?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.724g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers 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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.