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Brown sugar vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brown sugar and ladyfinger?

  • Ladyfinger is richer than brown sugar in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 74% more.

We used Sugars, brown and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind types 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 +76.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +404.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%

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% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1812.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +64.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1355.2%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Iron 0.71mg 3.58mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.428mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Phosphorus 4mg 173mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.284mg 24%
Protein 0.12g 10.6g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.116mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Folate 1µg 77µg 19%
Fats 0g 9.1g 14%
Saturated fat 0g 3.022g 14%
Carbs 98.09g 59.7g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.104mg 12%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.14mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.745g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.423g 9%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.24mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.122mg 6%
Sodium 28mg 147mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0.095mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 83mg 47mg 4%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 380kcal 363kcal 1%
Potassium 133mg 113mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.