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Chocolate cake vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Ladyfinger

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, however, Ladyfinger has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 54% higher.
  • Ladyfinger has 2 times less Copper than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, while Ladyfinger has 0.095mg.
  • Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%

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 A +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 A +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 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 Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 5.3g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 15.1g 9.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 371kcal 363kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 47mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 140mg 113mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.69mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.207mg 0.095mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 27µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.202mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.407mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.268mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.116mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.283mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.12mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 58mg 221mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.745g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.423g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 163mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.