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Ladyfinger vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Tostada shells

  • Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Tostada shells are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 26% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Ladyfinger. Ladyfinger contains 1.116mg of Vitamin B5, while Tostada shells contain 0.191mg.
  • Ladyfinger has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more IronIron +134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +484.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.4%
Contains more WaterWater +487.3%
Contains more FatsFats +156.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%
~equal in Carbs ~64.43g

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 363kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10.6g 6.15g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 58.7g 58.63g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 221mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 12mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 47mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 113mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.58mg 1.53mg Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.095mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.14mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 173mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 147mg 657mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 167µg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.094mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.553mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.191mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg Ladyfinger
Trans Fat 0.163g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 7.011g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 8.285g Tostada shells
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Tostada shells
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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.