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Carrot cake vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Ladyfinger

  • Carrot cake has more Manganese, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Ladyfinger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 74% more than Carrot cake.
  • Ladyfinger contains 4 times less Sodium than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 567mg of Sodium, while Ladyfinger contains 147mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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.
Contains more Calcium +266%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +470%
Contains more Copper +90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +266%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +470%
Contains more Copper +90%

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 A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Folate +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.284
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.104
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 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 A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Folate +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.284
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Protein +107.8%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 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 Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Protein +107.8%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Equal in Fats - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.745
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.745

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 58.7g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.8g 9.1g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 59.7g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 363kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 172mg 47mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 247mg 173mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 113mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.2mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.05mg 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.528mg 0.24mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 556IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 2.104mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 67µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.149mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.336mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.142mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.083mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.212mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.109mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 3.022g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 3.745g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 1.423g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake 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
30%
Carrot cake
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
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.
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.