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Waffle vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between waffle and ladyfinger

  • Waffle has more calcium; however, ladyfinger is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily cholesterol needs 51% more than waffle.
  • Ladyfinger has 5 times less calcium than waffle. Waffle has 255mg of calcium, while ladyfinger has 47mg.
  • Ladyfinger contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +442.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~173mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.24mg

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 0% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.284mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.104mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +115.4%
Contains more OtherOther +181.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.022g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.745g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 84%
Cholesterol 69mg 221mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.423g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.75µg 21%
Calcium 255mg 47mg 21%
Sodium 511mg 147mg 16%
Iron 2.31mg 3.58mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.116mg 13%
Vitamin A 65µg 167µg 11%
Carbs 32.9g 59.7g 9%
Fats 14.1g 9.1g 8%
Folate 46µg 77µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.428mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.122mg 5%
Protein 7.9g 10.6g 5%
Calories 291kcal 363kcal 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.14mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.095mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Phosphorus 190mg 173mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.284mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 12mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.866g 3.022g 1%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.24mg 1%
Potassium 159mg 113mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 3.745g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 58.7g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.104mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.