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Ladyfinger vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ladyfinger and spread?

  • Ladyfinger is richer in iron, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet spread is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 61% higher.
  • Ladyfinger has 39 times more folate than spread. Ladyfinger has 77µg of folate, while spread has 2µg.
  • Spread contains less cholesterol.

We used Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types in this comparison.

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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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.7%
Contains more IronIron +353.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
~equal in Potassium ~110mg

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%
Spread
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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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg

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
Spread
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more WaterWater +209.1%
Contains more OtherOther +152.7%

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
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Spread DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 38mg 61%
Sodium 147mg 1013mg 38%
Iron 3.58mg 0.79mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.134mg 23%
Folate 77µg 2µg 19%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Carbs 59.7g 11.94g 16%
Phosphorus 173mg 59mg 16%
Vitamin A 167µg 26µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.12µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.43mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.022g 5.977g 13%
Fats 9.1g 17.34g 13%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 7.584g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.172mg 9%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.026mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 2.565g 8%
Protein 10.6g 7.66g 6%
Calories 363kcal 235kcal 6%
Calcium 47mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.095mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.2g 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.73mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.02mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 11.74g N/A
Potassium 113mg 110mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.279mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.