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Ladyfinger vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ladyfinger and Wheat different?

  • Ladyfinger is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Wheat is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wheat is 121% higher.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Wheat, durum 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.
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger
2
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8
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.6%
Contains more Potassium +281.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.9%
Contains more Copper +482.1%
Contains more Manganese +1155%
Equal in Iron - 3.52
Ladyfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.6%
Contains more Potassium +281.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.9%
Contains more Copper +482.1%
Contains more Manganese +1155%
Equal in Iron - 3.52

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.
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger
5
:
4
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.4%
Ladyfinger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger
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3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Water +78.2%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Ladyfinger
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Water +78.2%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +61.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger
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1
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +988.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Ladyfinger
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +988.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 10.6g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 9.1g 2.47g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 363kcal 339kcal Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 34mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 3.52mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 173mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 113mg 431mg Wheat
Sodium 147mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 1.14mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.095mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0.24mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 556IU 0IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.121mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.935mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 77µg 43µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.467mg 0.366mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.861mg 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.679mg 0.303mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.221mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.579mg 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.248mg 0.322mg Wheat
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.454g Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.344g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.978g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Ladyfinger
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.568g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.