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Ladyfingers vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ladyfingers and shortcake

  • Ladyfingers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc, while shortcake has more calcium.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 73% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 11 times less vitamin B12 than ladyfingers. Ladyfingers contain 0.75µg of vitamin B12, while shortcake contains 0.07µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shortcake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
~equal in Potassium ~106mg

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 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.311mg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%
Contains more FatsFats +56%
Contains more WaterWater +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers Shortcake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 3mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.07µg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.248mg 17%
Choline 92mg 17%
Sodium 147mg 506mg 16%
Calcium 47mg 205mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 3.632g 15%
Iron 3.58mg 2.54mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.272mg 12%
Protein 10.6g 6.1g 9%
Fats 9.1g 14.2g 8%
Selenium 21.1µg 17µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.03mg 7%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.48mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.754g 6.045g 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Carbs 59.7g 48.5g 4%
Phosphorus 173mg 143mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.33mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.069g 3.772g 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 2.573mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.311mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 18µg 2%
Folate 60µg 53µg 2%
Copper 0.095mg 0.076mg 2%
Calories 365kcal 346kcal 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 48.5g N/A
Potassium 113mg 106mg 0%
Sugar 25.39g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.703g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.