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Ladyfingers vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ladyfingers and Doughnuts

  • Ladyfingers have more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus.
  • Ladyfingers covers your daily need of Cholesterol 70% more than Doughnuts.
  • Ladyfingers have 13 times more Vitamin B12 than Doughnuts. While Ladyfingers have 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, Doughnuts have only 0.06µg.
  • Doughnuts have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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 12% 3% 13% 18% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%

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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +174%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%
~equal in Water ~20.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 365kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 10.6g 5.31g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Ladyfingers
Net carbs 58.7g 45.36g Ladyfingers
Carbs 59.7g 47.06g Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 221mg 10mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 47mg 40mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 113mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 3.58mg 2.53mg Ladyfingers
Sugar 25.39g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.095mg 0.09mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 1.14mg 0.5mg Ladyfingers
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 173mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 147mg 477mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU 14IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.24mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 21.1µg 10.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.301mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.377mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.05mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.06µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 60µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 92mg 37.3mg Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 11.105g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.001g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers Doughnuts
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
42%
Ladyfingers
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
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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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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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