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Ladyfinger vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ladyfinger and Buckwheat

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus in Ladyfinger is higher than in Buckwheat.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 74% more than Buckwheat.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Buckwheat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +347.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +347.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +213.6%
Contains more Fats +1367.7%
Contains more Carbs +199.4%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Contains more Water +287.8%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +213.6%
Contains more Fats +1367.7%
Contains more Carbs +199.4%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Contains more Water +287.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 17.24g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 3.38g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 0.62g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 19.94g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 92kcal Ladyfinger
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 47mg 7mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 0.8mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 173mg 70mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 88mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 1.14mg 0.61mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.24mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 556IU 0IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.04mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.039mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.94mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.359mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.077mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 14µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.049mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.129mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.127mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.212mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.172mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.044mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.173mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.079mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.134g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.188g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.188g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Buckwheat
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
41%
Ladyfinger
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.888g)
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.

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.