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Angel food cake vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Angel food cake and Ladyfinger different?

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, however, Ladyfinger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 74% higher.
  • Angel food cake contains 5 times more Sodium than Ladyfinger. While Angel food cake contains 749mg of Sodium, Ladyfinger contains only 147mg.

Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +588.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 33% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 WaterWater +70.3%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1037.5%
~equal in Carbs ~59.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5174.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Ladyfinger Opinion
Calories 258kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Protein 5.9g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 0.8g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Net carbs 56.3g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Carbs 57.8g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Angel food cake
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 140mg 47mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 113mg Ladyfinger
Iron 0.52mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Fiber 1.5g 1g Angel food cake
Copper 0.078mg 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.07mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 324mg 173mg Angel food cake
Sodium 749mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 0IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.085mg 0.24mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 7.3µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.428mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Folate 35µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 0.121g 3.022g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 1.423g Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.248mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.481mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.364mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.183mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.354mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.131mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Ladyfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Angel food cake
38%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.901g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.