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Ladyfingers vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfingers and Taco shells

  • Ladyfingers have more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Choline, however, Taco shells are higher in Fiber, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Ladyfingers covers your daily Cholesterol needs 74% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells have less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Taco shells, baked.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +118.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +591.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4200%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.69mg

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% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more WaterWater +204.7%
Contains more FatsFats +139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers Taco shells Opinion
Calories 365kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 10.6g 6.41g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Ladyfingers
Net carbs 58.7g 56.79g Ladyfingers
Carbs 59.7g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 47mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 113mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.58mg 1.64mg Ladyfingers
Sugar 25.39g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.095mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.14mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 173mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 147mg 324mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU 17IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.24mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 21.1µg 4.8µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.216mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.08mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.867mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 60µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Ladyfingers
Choline 92mg 29.9mg Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 7.105g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.04mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg 0.227mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.22mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg 0.837mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg 0.197mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg 0.18mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.29mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg 0.287mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg 0.167mg Ladyfingers
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.