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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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg 74%
Iron 3.58mg 7.72mg 52%
Selenium 21.4µg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Sodium 147mg 849mg 31%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 5.714mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.518mg 20%
Vitamin A 167µg 0µg 19%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.637mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.39mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.022g 0.244g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.59mg 12%
Fats 9.1g 1.6g 12%
Folate 77µg 124µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 0.142g 9%
Phosphorus 173mg 113mg 9%
Carbs 59.7g 82.3g 8%
Fiber 1g 2.7g 7%
Copper 0.095mg 0.145mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.685g 5%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calcium 47mg 22mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.085mg 3%
Calories 363kcal 393kcal 2%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.94mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Protein 10.6g 10.5g 0%
Net carbs 58.7g 79.6g N/A
Potassium 113mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.224mg 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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ok
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
39%
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.