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Shortcake vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortcake and ladyfingers

  • Shortcake has more calcium, while ladyfingers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 73% higher.
  • Ladyfingers contain 4 times less calcium than shortcake. Shortcake contains 205mg of calcium, while ladyfingers contain 47mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ladyfingers is lower.

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

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~113mg

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 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
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 FolateFolate +13.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.284mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +56%
Contains more WaterWater +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Ladyfingers
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
20%
Shortcake
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
47%
Ladyfingers

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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.