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Ladyfinger vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ladyfinger and Chocolate cake

  • Ladyfinger has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Chocolate cake has more Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 54% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 5 times less Vitamin B12 than Ladyfinger. Ladyfinger has 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%

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 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfinger Chocolate cake
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 Ladyfinger Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 51.8g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 5.3g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 59.7g 53.4g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 47mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 3.58mg 1.61mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 173mg 106mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 147mg 315mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 0.69mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.24mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 556IU 140IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.141mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.213mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.137mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.304mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.041mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 27µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.16µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.068mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.202mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.24mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.407mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.116mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.265mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.283mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.12mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 3.022g 5.43g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.005g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ladyfinger Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 163mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.