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Custard apple vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are custard apple and ladyfinger different?

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin C; however, ladyfinger is richer in iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 74% higher.
  • Custard apple has less saturated fat.

Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind are the varieties used 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +404.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +723.8%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 WaterWater +266.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +523.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.9%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Iron 0.71mg 3.58mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.428mg 25%
Phosphorus 21mg 173mg 22%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 0mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.116mg 20%
Folate 77µg 19%
Protein 1.7g 10.6g 18%
Vitamin A 2µg 167µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.284mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.231g 3.022g 13%
Calories 101kcal 363kcal 13%
Fats 0.6g 9.1g 13%
Carbs 25.2g 59.7g 12%
Copper 0.095mg 11%
Zinc 1.14mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.104mg 10%
Manganese 0.24mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.122mg 8%
Potassium 382mg 113mg 8%
Fiber 2.4g 1g 6%
Sodium 4mg 147mg 6%
Calcium 30mg 47mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 58.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.791g)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.