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Okra vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Okra and Rapini

  • Okra is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Rapini is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Rapini is 161% higher.
  • Okra contains 3 times more Copper than Rapini. Okra contains 0.109mg of Copper, while Rapini contains 0.042mg.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Broccoli raab, raw.

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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.
Okra
5
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5
Rapini
Contains more Magnesium +159.1%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +159.5%
Contains more Manganese +99.5%
Contains more Calcium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +245.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +159.1%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +159.5%
Contains more Manganese +99.5%
Contains more Calcium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +245.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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.
Okra
3
:
7
Rapini
Contains more Vitamin C +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +615.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 43% 6% 0% 77% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 45% 0% 79%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +615.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
:
4
Rapini
Contains more Carbs +161.4%
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Water - 92.55
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Carbs +161.4%
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
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2
Rapini
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.5%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
4
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0
Rapini
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +445.5%
Contains more Glucose +220%
Contains more Fructose +235.3%
19% 33% 17% 31%
Starch: 0.34 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.57 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +445.5%
Contains more Glucose +220%
Contains more Fructose +235.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 0.15g Okra
Protein 1.93g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.19g 0.49g Rapini
Carbs 7.45g 2.85g Okra
Calories 33kcal 22kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g 0.17g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 3.2g 2.7g Okra
Calcium 82mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 0.62mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 57mg 22mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 299mg 196mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 33mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.109mg 0.042mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.395mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 716IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 23mg 20.2mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.162mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.129mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.171mg Okra
Folate 60µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 31.3µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.065mg 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.105mg 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.081mg 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.021mg 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.091mg 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.031mg 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.05g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Rapini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Okra
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/nutrients
  2. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.