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Ladyfinger vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ladyfinger and powdered milk

  • Ladyfinger has more iron; however, powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 104% more than ladyfinger.
  • Powdered milk contains 8 times less iron than ladyfinger. Ladyfinger contains 3.58mg of iron, while powdered milk contains 0.47mg.
  • Powdered milk has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +661.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1840.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1077%
Contains more ZincZinc +193%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.6%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.283mg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.4%
Contains more WaterWater +689.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.3%
Contains more FatsFats +193.5%
Contains more OtherOther +452.7%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 3.25µg 104%
Calcium 47mg 912mg 87%
Phosphorus 173mg 776mg 86%
Saturated fat 3.022g 16.742g 62%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.205mg 60%
Cholesterol 221mg 97mg 41%
Iron 3.58mg 0.47mg 39%
Potassium 113mg 1330mg 36%
Protein 10.6g 26.32g 31%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Fats 9.1g 26.71g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 2.271mg 23%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.34mg 20%
Magnesium 12mg 85mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.302mg 14%
Folate 77µg 37µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 7.924g 10%
Sodium 147mg 371mg 10%
Vitamin A 167µg 258µg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.646mg 9%
Carbs 59.7g 38.42g 7%
Calories 363kcal 496kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.665g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Copper 0.095mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 58.7g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.283mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.