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Biscuit vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Ladyfinger different?

  • Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 73% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 5 times more Calcium than Ladyfinger. While Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, Ladyfinger contains only 47mg.
  • Ladyfinger has less Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 173
Equal in Potassium - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 173
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +578%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Folate +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +837.5%
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% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +578%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Folate +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +837.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +79.1%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 7g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 16.3g 9.1g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 353kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 2.18g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1.5g 1g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 47mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 121mg 113mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.54mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.082mg 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.378mg 0.24mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.284mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.104mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 61µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.211mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.514mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.226mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.132mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.313mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.161mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 3mg 221mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.745g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.423g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.