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Chocolate vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Ladyfinger

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Ladyfinger is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 104% more than Ladyfinger.
  • Ladyfinger contains 12 times less Magnesium than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 146mg of Magnesium, while Ladyfinger contains 12mg.
  • Ladyfinger has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 +19.1%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +394.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +982.1%
Contains more Manganese +491.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +394.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +982.1%
Contains more Manganese +491.3%

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 +1012%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +1012%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +243.7%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Protein +117.2%
Contains more Water +1910.3%
Equal in Carbs - 59.7
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +243.7%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Protein +117.2%
Contains more Water +1910.3%
Equal in Carbs - 59.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 4.88g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 31.28g 9.1g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 59.7g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 363kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Ladyfinger
Fiber 7g 1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 47mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 3.58mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 12mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 173mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 113mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 147mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.14mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.095mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.24mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 8mg 221mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 18.519g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 3.745g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.423g Ladyfinger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 213mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.