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Ladyfinger vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ladyfinger and saltine cracker

  • Ladyfinger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily cholesterol needs 74% more than saltine cracker.
  • Saltine cracker contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +115.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.4%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg

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% 33% 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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +61%
~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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +468.8%
Contains more WaterWater +473.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~10.5g

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2537.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 363kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.6g 10.5g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 1.6g Ladyfinger
Net carbs 58.7g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 59.7g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 12mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 47mg 22mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 3.58mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.095mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 1.14mg 0.94mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 113mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 849mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 556IU 0IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 167µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.24mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.39mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.085mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 77µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.142g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.685g Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.467mg 0.287mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.378mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.716mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.29mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.18mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.579mg 0.439mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.224mg Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Saltine cracker
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
38%
Ladyfinger
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.