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Spaghetti vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spaghetti and ladyfinger

  • Spaghetti contains less iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin A than ladyfinger.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 74% higher.
  • Spaghetti is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Cookies, ladyfingers, without 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.8%
Contains more IronIron +616%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +896.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 WaterWater +218.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.8%
Contains more FatsFats +878.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.5%
Contains more OtherOther +292.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2758.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Iron 0.5mg 3.58mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.428mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.284mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 1.116mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Folate 7µg 77µg 18%
Phosphorus 58mg 173mg 16%
Fats 0.93g 9.1g 13%
Saturated fat 0.176g 3.022g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.104mg 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Protein 5.8g 10.6g 10%
Calories 158kcal 363kcal 10%
Carbs 30.86g 59.7g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 3.745g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 1.423g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.122mg 6%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.14mg 6%
Sodium 1mg 147mg 6%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.24mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 47mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Potassium 44mg 113mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.095mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.248mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Ladyfinger
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
3%
Spaghetti
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.846g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.