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White bread vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between white bread and ladyfingers

  • White bread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate, yet ladyfingers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfingers is 74% higher.
  • White bread contains 3 times more sodium than ladyfingers. White bread contains 490mg of sodium, while ladyfingers contain 147mg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Iron ~3.58mg
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 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 12% 1% 13% 9% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +530.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +86.8%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +173.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +526.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread Ladyfingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Ladyfingers DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.284mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.104mg 17%
Sodium 490mg 147mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.428mg 14%
Choline 14.6mg 92mg 14%
Folate 111µg 60µg 13%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.24mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.116mg 12%
Phosphorus 98mg 173mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.698g 3.069g 11%
Calcium 144mg 47mg 10%
Fats 3.33g 9.1g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 3.754g 8%
Fiber 2.7g 1g 7%
Calories 266kcal 365kcal 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.14mg 4%
Protein 8.85g 10.6g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.122mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Carbs 49.42g 59.7g 3%
Selenium 22µg 21.1µg 2%
Copper 0.101mg 0.095mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.422g 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 58.7g N/A
Potassium 126mg 113mg 0%
Iron 3.61mg 3.58mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 25.39g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread Ladyfingers
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
33%
White bread
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.