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Gingerbread vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Ladyfinger different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 63% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 6 times more Magnesium than Ladyfinger. While Gingerbread contains 70mg of Magnesium, Ladyfinger contains only 12mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
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 +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%

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 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 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% 33% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +80.2%
Contains more WaterWater +43.6%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Ladyfinger Opinion
Calories 356kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Protein 3.9g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 16.4g 9.1g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 49.2g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Carbs 49.2g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 32mg 221mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 12mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 47mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 113mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g Ladyfinger
Copper 0.195mg 0.095mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 54mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 327mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 48IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 14µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.683mg 0.24mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.122mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Folate 33µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.745g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.423g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.124mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.279mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.131mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.08mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.173mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.087mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.036g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
17%
Gingerbread
38%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.