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Wafer vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wafer and ladyfinger

  • Wafer has more copper, manganese, magnesium, and fiber; however, ladyfinger is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily cholesterol needs 73% more than wafer.
  • Ladyfinger has 5 times less copper than wafer. Wafer has 0.463mg of copper, while ladyfinger has 0.095mg.
  • Ladyfinger contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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 +341.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.8%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains more CopperCopper +387.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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.
Wafer
4
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% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 221mg 73%
Copper 0.463mg 0.095mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.75µg 28%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.24mg 20%
Sodium 580mg 147mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.423g 18%
Vitamin A 3µg 167µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 1.116mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.428mg 12%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Fiber 3.4g 1g 10%
Magnesium 53mg 12mg 10%
Protein 6.6g 10.6g 8%
Folate 47µg 77µg 8%
Fats 14.2g 9.1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.284mg 7%
Phosphorus 132mg 173mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.241g 3.022g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.122mg 5%
Iron 4.01mg 3.58mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.104mg 5%
Calories 433kcal 363kcal 4%
Carbs 72.7g 59.7g 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 113mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 3.745g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calcium 31mg 47mg 2%
Net carbs 69.3g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Zinc 1.09mg 1.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.