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Shortcake vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortcake and Ladyfingers

  • Shortcake has more Calcium, while Ladyfingers has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 73% higher.
  • Ladyfingers contain 4 times less Calcium than Shortcake. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Ladyfingers contain 47mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ladyfingers are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, ladyfingers, with 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 Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
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 A +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Contains more Folate +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.284
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Contains more Folate +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.284

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Protein +73.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 Fats +56%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Protein +73.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Ladyfingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shortcake Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Protein 6.1g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 14.2g 9.1g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 59.7g Ladyfingers
Calories 346kcal 365kcal Ladyfingers
Sugar 25.39g Shortcake
Fiber 1g Ladyfingers
Calcium 205mg 47mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 106mg 113mg Ladyfingers
Sodium 506mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.48mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.076mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.33mg 0.24mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 72IU 50IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 3µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.63mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.284mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 2.104mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Folate 53µg 60µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.184mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.449mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.197mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.115mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.273mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.14mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 3mg 221mg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 3.754g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.422g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Ladyfingers
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
22%
Shortcake
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.703g)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.