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Ladyfinger vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ladyfinger and Fruitcake

  • Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Fruitcake has more Fiber.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 72% more than Fruitcake.
  • Ladyfinger contains 75 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. While Ladyfinger contains 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, Fruitcake contains only 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 +42.4%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.22
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.22

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 +2427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7400%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
Equal in Other - 1.1
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +265.5%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.5%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 57.9g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 2.9g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 9.1g
Carbs 59.7g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 363kcal 324kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 27.42g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 47mg 33mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 2.07mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 173mg 52mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 147mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 1.14mg 0.27mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.05mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.22mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 556IU 22IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 7µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.05mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.099mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.791mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.226mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.046mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 20µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.01µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.042mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.102mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.121mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.206mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.121mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.059mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.14mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.144mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.071mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 5mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 3.022g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.001g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Fruitcake
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.974g)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.