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Muffin vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Ladyfinger?

  • Muffin is higher in Manganese, yet Ladyfinger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 64% more.
  • Muffin has 2 times more Sodium than Ladyfinger. While Muffin has 336mg of Sodium, Ladyfinger has only 147mg.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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 Manganese +87.1%
Contains more Iron +175.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +208.1%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Potassium - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Manganese +87.1%
Contains more Iron +175.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +208.1%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Potassium - 113

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.022
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.022

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 4.49g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 16.07g 9.1g Muffin
Carbs 53g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 375kcal 363kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1.1g 1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 47mg Ladyfinger
Iron 1.3mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 146mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 121mg 113mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.37mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.06mg 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.449mg 0.24mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 48µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.181mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.421mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.199mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.115mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.257mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.128mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 30mg 221mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.745g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.423g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Ladyfinger
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
28%
Muffin
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.