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Saltine cracker vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Ladyfinger

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 74% more than Saltine cracker.
  • Ladyfinger has 6 times less Sodium than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 849mg of Sodium, while Ladyfinger has 147mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +165.4%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Iron +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +165.4%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Equal in Potassium - 113

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 B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Folate +61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Folate +61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +468.8%
Contains more Water +473.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.6
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +468.8%
Contains more Water +473.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.7%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 58.7g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 1.6g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 82.3g 59.7g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 363kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Ladyfinger
Fiber 2.7g 1g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 47mg Ladyfinger
Iron 7.72mg 3.58mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 115mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.94mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.145mg 0.095mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.24mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.284mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.428mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.104mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 124µg 77µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.133mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.716mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.29mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.18mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.511mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.224mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 3.022g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.423g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Ladyfinger
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
44%
Saltine cracker
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.