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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.
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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more IronIron +122.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 363kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 10.6g 5.3g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 58.7g 51.8g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 53.4g Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 47mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 113mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Iron 3.58mg 1.61mg Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.095mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.14mg 0.69mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 106mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 315mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 556IU 140IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 167µg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.16µg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 27µg Ladyfinger
Choline 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 3.022g 5.43g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 2.761g Chocolate cake
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.005g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ladyfinger Chocolate cake
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
38%
Ladyfinger
19%
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.