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Yellow cake vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yellow cake and ladyfinger

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B6 in ladyfinger is higher than in yellow cake.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 68% more than yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 2 times more saturated fat than ladyfinger. While yellow cake contains 5.793g of saturated fat, ladyfinger contains only 3.022g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +76.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
~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.
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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 +95.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.4%
~equal in Carbs ~59.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 +92.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 16mg 221mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.428mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.423g 22%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.284mg 20%
Iron 2.03mg 3.58mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 1.116mg 19%
Vitamin A 7µg 167µg 18%
Protein 3.16g 10.6g 15%
Folate 22µg 77µg 14%
Saturated fat 5.793g 3.022g 13%
Fats 17.75g 9.1g 13%
Selenium 5.9µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.214g 3.745g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.122mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.104mg 8%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.14mg 7%
Sodium 310mg 147mg 7%
Copper 0.159mg 0.095mg 7%
Phosphorus 138mg 173mg 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 47mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1g 2%
Potassium 187mg 113mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calories 379kcal 363kcal 1%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Carbs 55.36g 59.7g 1%
Net carbs 53.86g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.313g 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 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Ladyfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Yellow cake
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.771g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.