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Ladyfingers vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ladyfingers and English muffins

  • Ladyfingers are richer in iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet English muffins are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfingers is 74% higher.
  • Ladyfingers contain 19 times more vitamin B12 than English muffins. Ladyfingers contain 0.75µg of vitamin B12, while English muffins contain 0.04µg.
  • English muffins contain less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more IronIron +302.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.8%

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% 1% 13% 9% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +405.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +115.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1143%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers English muffin DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg 74%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Iron 3.58mg 0.89mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.04µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.154mg 21%
Choline 92mg 17%
Sodium 147mg 464mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.069g 0.259g 13%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.446mg 13%
Fats 9.1g 1.8g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.181mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.754g 0.302g 9%
Calories 365kcal 235kcal 7%
Fiber 1g 2.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.043mg 6%
Folate 60µg 37µg 6%
Protein 10.6g 7.7g 6%
Phosphorus 173mg 133mg 6%
Carbs 59.7g 46g 5%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.357mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 0.888g 4%
Copper 0.095mg 0.129mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.566mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 52mg 1%
Potassium 113mg 131mg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 25.39g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers English muffin
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
41%
Ladyfingers
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.81g)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.