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Candy bar vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and ladyfinger

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, and magnesium; however, ladyfinger is richer in iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11760% more than ladyfinger.
  • Ladyfinger has 9 times less magnesium than candy bar. Candy bar has 110mg of magnesium, while ladyfinger has 12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Cookies, ladyfingers, without 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +816.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +714.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +417.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +269.1%
~equal in Sodium ~147mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125309.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~77µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +270.3%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1118.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +346.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +648.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.122mg 11760%
Copper 0.774mg 0.095mg 75%
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.423g 62%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.24mg 44%
Fats 33.7g 9.1g 38%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.104mg 36%
Iron 0.97mg 3.58mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 3.745g 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.14mg 25%
Magnesium 110mg 12mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.428mg 22%
Phosphorus 308mg 173mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.284mg 15%
Fiber 4.1g 1g 12%
Protein 15.5g 10.6g 10%
Potassium 407mg 113mg 9%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.022g 8%
Calories 522kcal 363kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.116mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Carbs 47.4g 59.7g 4%
Calcium 78mg 47mg 3%
Folate 75µg 77µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Sodium 156mg 147mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.