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Winged bean vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between winged bean and ladyfinger

  • Winged bean has more copper and potassium; however, ladyfinger has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Winged bean's daily need coverage for copper is 143% more.
  • Winged bean has 5 times more potassium than ladyfinger. Winged bean has 586mg of potassium, while ladyfinger has 113mg.
  • Winged bean is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Winged bean tuber, raw 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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +418.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1358.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.4%

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% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +862.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +305.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 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 WaterWater +194.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +911.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 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 -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1500.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +717.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Copper 1.386mg 0.095mg 143%
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.428mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 1.116mg 20%
Iron 2mg 3.58mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Phosphorus 45mg 173mg 18%
Folate 19µg 77µg 15%
Potassium 586mg 113mg 14%
Fats 0.9g 9.1g 13%
Saturated fat 0.222g 3.022g 13%
Manganese 0.532mg 0.24mg 13%
Calories 148kcal 363kcal 11%
Carbs 28.1g 59.7g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.234g 3.745g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.284mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 1.423g 8%
Sodium 35mg 147mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.122mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.104mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 12mg 3%
Protein 11.6g 10.6g 2%
Calcium 30mg 47mg 2%
Zinc 1.39mg 1.14mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 28.1g 58.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Ladyfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.