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Ladyfinger vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ladyfinger and Whey?

  • Ladyfinger is richer than Whey in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 73% more.
  • Ladyfinger has 77 times more Folate than Whey. While Ladyfinger has 77µg of Folate, Whey has only 1µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Whey is lower.

We used Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Whey, sweet, fluid types 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 Iron +5866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.1%
Contains more Zinc +776.9%
Contains more Copper +2275%
Contains more Manganese +23900%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +5866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.1%
Contains more Zinc +776.9%
Contains more Copper +2275%
Contains more Manganese +23900%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +4533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2743.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Folate +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2743.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Folate +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1147.1%
Contains more Fats +2427.8%
Contains more Carbs +1061.5%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Water +377.5%
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% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1147.1%
Contains more Fats +2427.8%
Contains more Carbs +1061.5%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Water +377.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3645%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12836.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3645%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12836.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Whey Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 5.14g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 0.85g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 0.36g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 5.14g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 27kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 5.14g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 0g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 47mg
Iron 3.58mg 0.06mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 46mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 147mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 1.14mg 0.13mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.004mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.001mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 556IU 12IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 3µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.036mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.158mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.074mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.383mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.031mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 1µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.28µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.013mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.054mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.047mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.078mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.068mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.016mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.027mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.046mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.016mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.23g Whey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.1g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.011g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Ladyfinger
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.792g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.