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Ladyfingers vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfingers and Pound cake

  • Ladyfingers have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Pound cake is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ladyfingers covers your daily Cholesterol needs 52% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 4 times less Selenium than Ladyfingers. Ladyfingers contain 21.1µg of Selenium, while Pound cake contains 5µg.
  • Pound cake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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.
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers
8
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +322%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Ladyfingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +322%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
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.
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers
8
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +382%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.65
Ladyfingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +382%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers
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3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Ladyfingers
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers
2
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1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Ladyfingers
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 53.04g Ladyfingers
Protein 10.6g 5g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 59.7g 53.64g Ladyfingers
Calories 365kcal 353kcal Ladyfingers
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 25.39g 33.36g Ladyfingers
Fiber 1g 0.6g Ladyfingers
Calcium 47mg 47mg
Iron 3.58mg 1.48mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Ladyfingers
Phosphorus 173mg 140mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 113mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 147mg 377mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 1.14mg 0.43mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.095mg 0.042mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.24mg 0.11mg Ladyfingers
Selenium 21.1µg 5µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 22IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.173mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.249mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.615mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.485mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.036mg Ladyfingers
Folate 60µg 42µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.36µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.041mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.204mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg 0.397mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg 0.198mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg 0.117mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.239mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg 0.249mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg 0.117mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 221mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 4.811g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.007g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 3.02g Ladyfingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers Pound cake
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%
Ladyfingers
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.