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Ladyfinger vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ladyfinger and chinese broccoli

  • Ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, chinese broccoli has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 74% more.
  • Chinese broccoli is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Broccoli, chinese, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +539.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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%
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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +829.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1163.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1466.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%
Contains more WaterWater +379.7%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7390%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfinger Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ladyfinger Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg 74%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Iron 3.58mg 0.56mg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.146mg 22%
Carbs 59.7g 3.81g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.159mg 19%
Protein 10.6g 1.14g 19%
Phosphorus 173mg 41mg 19%
Calories 363kcal 22kcal 17%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.095mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.022g 0.11g 13%
Fats 9.1g 0.72g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.437mg 10%
Vitamin A 167µg 82µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 0.05g 9%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.39mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.33g 7%
Sodium 147mg 7mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.5g 6%
Folate 77µg 99µg 6%
Calcium 47mg 100mg 5%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Potassium 113mg 261mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.07mg 4%
Copper 0.095mg 0.061mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.264mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 0.84g N/A
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 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.912g)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.