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Ladyfinger vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Cornmeal

  • Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Cornmeal is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 74% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 +1466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%

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 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Water +74.4%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Water +74.4%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +860.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +860.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 10.6g 7.11g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 1.75g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 363kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 47mg 3mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 173mg 99mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 142mg Cornmeal
Sodium 147mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 1.14mg 0.66mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.076mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.174mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 556IU 214IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 11µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.382mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.24mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 77µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.038mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.172mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.242mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.679mg 0.105mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.162mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.366mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.337mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.172mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.22g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.39g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.828g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.802g)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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