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Egg vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Egg and Ladyfinger

  • Egg has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Ladyfinger has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 212% more.
  • Egg has 2 times more Cholesterol than Ladyfinger. Egg has 373mg of Cholesterol, while Ladyfinger has 221mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
5
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Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Copper +2005.3%
Contains more Iron +200.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 173
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Copper +2005.3%
Contains more Iron +200.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 173
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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.
Egg
6
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3187.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin A - 556
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3187.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin A - 556
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
3
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Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Water +282.7%
Contains more Carbs +5230.4%
Equal in Other - 1.1
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Water +282.7%
Contains more Carbs +5230.4%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.022
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.745
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.423
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.022
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.745
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.423

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 12.58g 10.6g Egg
Fats 10.61g 9.1g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 155kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 1.12g Ladyfinger
Fiber 0g 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 50mg 47mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 172mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 126mg 113mg Egg
Sodium 124mg 147mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 2mg 0.095mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.24mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.428mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.116mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 44µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.75µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.133mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.467mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.516mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.861mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.679mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.268mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.511mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.579mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.248mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 221mg Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.267g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.036g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 3.745g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.423g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.