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Fruitcake vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fruitcake and Ladyfingers

  • Fruitcake has more Fiber, however, Ladyfingers are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Ladyfingers covers your daily Cholesterol needs 72% more than Fruitcake.
  • Ladyfingers contain 4 times less Fiber than Fruitcake. Fruitcake contains 3.7g of Fiber, while Ladyfingers contain 1g.
  • Fruitcake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cookies, ladyfingers, with 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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Selenium +955%
Equal in Manganese - 0.24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Selenium +955%
Equal in Manganese - 0.24

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 E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 59.7
Equal in Other - 1.1
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 59.7
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.7%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Protein 2.9g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 9.1g
Carbs 61.6g 59.7g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 365kcal Ladyfingers
Sugar 27.42g 25.39g Ladyfingers
Fiber 3.7g 1g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 47mg Ladyfingers
Iron 2.07mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 153mg 113mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 147mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.05mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.22mg 0.24mg Ladyfingers
Selenium 2µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 22IU 50IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.63mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.284mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2.104mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Folate 20µg 60µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.102mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.206mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.121mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.059mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.144mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.071mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 5mg 221mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 3.069g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 3.754g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.422g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Ladyfingers
Low Fats diet Equal
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%
Fruitcake
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.