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Ladyfinger vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ladyfinger and bananas

  • Ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate, while bananas have more vitamin B6.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 74% more than bananas.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bananas is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Bananas, raw.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Banana
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains more IronIron +1276.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +660%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +686.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%

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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Banana
Banana
5
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 29% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +816.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +285%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Banana
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +872.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2657.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +284.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Banana
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11603.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1849.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Banana DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg 74%
Iron 3.58mg 0.26mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.073mg 27%
Phosphorus 173mg 22mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.031mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.367mg 19%
Protein 10.6g 1.09g 19%
Vitamin A 167µg 3µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.334mg 16%
Folate 77µg 20µg 14%
Calories 363kcal 89kcal 14%
Fats 9.1g 0.33g 13%
Saturated fat 3.022g 0.112g 13%
Carbs 59.7g 22.84g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.665mg 9%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.15mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.073g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 0.032g 9%
Potassium 113mg 358mg 7%
Fructose 4.85g 6%
Fiber 1g 2.6g 6%
Sodium 147mg 1mg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 5mg 4%
Starch 5.38g 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Copper 0.095mg 0.078mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 20.24g N/A
Sugar 12.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.049mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Banana
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
39%
Ladyfinger
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.