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Ladyfinger vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ladyfinger and paratha different?

  • Ladyfinger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B1; however, paratha is richer in manganese and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 73% higher.
  • Paratha has less cholesterol.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more IronIron +122.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.2%

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.
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% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +670%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.5%

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.837g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Paratha DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 1mg 73%
Manganese 0.24mg 1.054mg 35%
Fiber 1g 9.6g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.076mg 27%
Iron 3.58mg 1.61mg 25%
Vitamin A 167µg 2µg 18%
Folate 77µg 10µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.11mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.022g 5.826g 13%
Selenium 7.1µg 13%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Sodium 147mg 452mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.465mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Protein 10.6g 6.36g 8%
Phosphorus 173mg 120mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 2.484g 7%
Copper 0.095mg 0.146mg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Fats 9.1g 13.2g 6%
Carbs 59.7g 45.35g 5%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.82mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.08mg 3%
Calories 363kcal 326kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.83mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 25mg 2%
Potassium 113mg 139mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 35.75g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 3.837g 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.