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Ladyfinger vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ladyfinger and custard

  • Ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, while custard has more calcium.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 57% more than custard.
  • Ladyfinger contains 34 times more manganese than custard. While ladyfinger contains 0.24mg of manganese, custard contains only 0.007mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in custard is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more IronIron +952.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3328.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%

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.
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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1493.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.7%
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +276.7%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +232.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Custard DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 51mg 57%
Iron 3.58mg 0.34mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.061mg 19%
Folate 77µg 9µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.22mg 16%
Carbs 59.7g 17.6g 14%
Protein 10.6g 3.99g 13%
Vitamin A 167µg 52µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.132mg 12%
Calories 363kcal 122kcal 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.52µg 10%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.007mg 10%
Calcium 47mg 139mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.699mg 8%
Fats 9.1g 4g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.312g 7%
Copper 0.095mg 0.03mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 1.127g 7%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.51mg 6%
Phosphorus 173mg 130mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Saturated fat 3.022g 2.032g 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.064mg 4%
Potassium 113mg 207mg 3%
Sodium 147mg 84mg 3%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 58.7g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.