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Wafer vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wafer and Ladyfingers

  • Wafer has more Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Ladyfingers has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 73% more.
  • Wafer has 5 times more Copper than Ladyfingers. Wafer has 0.463mg of Copper, while Ladyfingers have 0.095mg.
  • Ladyfingers are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +341.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Copper +387.4%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Contains more Calcium +51.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Selenium +270.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +341.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Copper +387.4%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Contains more Calcium +51.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Selenium +270.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Water +333.3%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 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 Fats +56%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Water +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 58.7g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 14.2g 9.1g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 59.7g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 365kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 25.39g Ladyfingers
Fiber 3.4g 1g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 47mg Ladyfingers
Iron 4.01mg 3.58mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 12mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 210mg 113mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 1.09mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.463mg 0.095mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.24mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 10IU 50IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.63mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.284mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.104mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Folate 47µg 60µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.22mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.447mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.281mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.105mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.323mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.128mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 2mg 221mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 3.754g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.422g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Ladyfingers
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
22%
Wafer
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 ($)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.