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Ladyfingers vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ladyfingers and Shortbread?

  • Ladyfingers are higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 74% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortbread is lower.

We used Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Selenium +240.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Selenium +240.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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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Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Equal in Other - 1.03
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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.5%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 10.6g 5.37g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 59.7g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 365kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 25.39g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 1g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 47mg 13mg Ladyfingers
Iron 3.58mg 2.98mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 173mg 66mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 113mg 88mg Ladyfingers
Sodium 147mg 353mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 1.14mg 0.49mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.095mg 0.09mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.24mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 21.1µg 6.2µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU 1IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.314mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.321mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.071mg Ladyfingers
Folate 60µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg 11µg Shortbread
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
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 8.105g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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