Ladyfinger vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ladyfinger and shortcake different?
- Ladyfinger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and folate; however, shortcake is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 73% higher.
- Ladyfinger contains 11 times more vitamin B12 than shortcake. While ladyfinger contains 0.75µg of vitamin B12, shortcake contains only 0.07µg.
- Shortcake has less cholesterol.
Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +40.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +336.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +827.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +971.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.6 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
59.7 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.423 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 221mg | 3mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0.07µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.116mg | 0.248mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 167µg | 18µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 205mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 506mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.423g | 3.632g | 15% |
| Iron | 3.58mg | 2.54mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.272mg | 12% |
| Protein | 10.6g | 6.1g | 9% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 14.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Folate | 77µg | 53µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.745g | 6.045g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 173mg | 143mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 59.7g | 48.5g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.022g | 3.772g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.104mg | 2.573mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.284mg | 0.311mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Calories | 363kcal | 346kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 58.7g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 113mg | 106mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.516mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.861mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.679mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.511mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.579mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.248mg | 0.14mg | 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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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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