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Focaccia vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are focaccia and ladyfingers different?

  • Focaccia is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while ladyfingers are higher in vitamin B12, choline, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Ladyfingers cover your daily need for cholesterol, 74% more than focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 4 times more sodium than ladyfingers. Focaccia contains 561mg of sodium, while ladyfingers contain 147mg.

Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind types were 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.7%
~equal in Potassium ~113mg
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg

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 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 12% 1% 13% 9% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2750%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3072.4%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.122mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +135.4%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Ladyfingers DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Folate 138µg 60µg 20%
Sodium 561mg 147mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.284mg 16%
Choline 2.9mg 92mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.877g 3.069g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2.104mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.428mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 1.116mg 9%
Selenium 15.9µg 21.1µg 9%
Carbs 35.82g 59.7g 8%
Phosphorus 128mg 173mg 6%
Calories 249kcal 365kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.63mg 5%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.24mg 5%
Iron 3.16mg 3.58mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 3.754g 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.2µg 5%
Protein 8.77g 10.6g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.422g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Zinc 1.33mg 1.14mg 2%
Fats 7.89g 9.1g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.122mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 58.7g N/A
Potassium 114mg 113mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 25.39g N/A
Copper 0.091mg 0.095mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Ladyfingers
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
36%
Focaccia
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.192g)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.