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Biscuit vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Ladyfingers

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Ladyfingers has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 73% higher.
  • Ladyfingers contain 5 times less Calcium than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Ladyfingers contain 47mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ladyfingers are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
~equal in Potassium ~113mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~173mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 12% 3% 13% 18% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +837.5%
~equal in Folate ~60µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +79.1%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +190.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Ladyfingers Opinion
Calories 353kcal 365kcal Ladyfingers
Protein 7g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 16.3g 9.1g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Net carbs 43.1g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Carbs 44.6g 59.7g Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 3mg 221mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 22IU Ladyfingers
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 47mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 113mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Sugar 2.18g 25.39g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.54mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Phosphorus 164mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Sodium 580mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 82IU 50IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 3µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 0.63mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.378mg 0.24mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.284mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.104mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Folate 61µg 60µg Biscuit
Choline 92mg Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.754g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.422g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.211mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.514mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.226mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.132mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.313mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.161mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Ladyfingers
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
23%
Biscuit
42%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

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 - 1.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.21g)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.