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Ladyfinger vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Shortbread

  • Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 74% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.4%
Contains more WaterWater +441.7%
Contains more FatsFats +188.1%
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g
~equal in Other ~1.03g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Shortbread Opinion
Calories 363kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 10.6g 5.37g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 58.7g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 59.7g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Shortbread
Calcium 47mg 13mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 88mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 2.98mg Ladyfinger
Sugar 21.65g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.095mg 0.09mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 0.49mg Ladyfinger
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 173mg 66mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 353mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 556IU 1IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 167µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.24mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.314mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.321mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.071mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 77µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Ladyfinger
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 3.022g 8.105g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.