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Okra vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Okra and Poblano?

  • Okra is richer in Vitamin C, while Poblano is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 255% higher.
  • Poblano has 12 times less Vitamin C than Okra. Okra has 23mg of Vitamin C, while Poblano has 2mg.

We used Okra, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried types in this comparison.

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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
2
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Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Iron +1662.9%
Contains more Magnesium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Potassium +706.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
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 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Iron +1662.9%
Contains more Magnesium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Potassium +706.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.3%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +713.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1544.2%
Contains more Folate +15%
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 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +713.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1544.2%
Contains more Folate +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
:
Contains more Water +295.8%
Contains more Protein +514.5%
Contains more Fats +4215.8%
Contains more Carbs +590.2%
Contains more Other +592.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more Water +295.8%
Contains more Protein +514.5%
Contains more Fats +4215.8%
Contains more Carbs +590.2%
Contains more Other +592.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2794.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16607.4%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2794.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16607.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Poblano Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 29.82g Poblano
Protein 1.93g 11.86g Poblano
Fats 0.19g 8.2g Poblano
Carbs 7.45g 51.42g Poblano
Calories 33kcal 281kcal Poblano
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Poblano
Fiber 3.2g 21.6g Poblano
Calcium 82mg 61mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 10.93mg Poblano
Magnesium 57mg 113mg Poblano
Phosphorus 61mg 201mg Poblano
Potassium 299mg 2411mg Poblano
Sodium 7mg 43mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 1.42mg Poblano
Copper 0.109mg 0.508mg Poblano
Manganese 0.788mg 1.279mg Poblano
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Poblano
Vitamin A 716IU 20438IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 1022µg Poblano
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 2mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.179mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 2.255mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 1mg 6.403mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 3.535mg Poblano
Folate 60µg 69µg Poblano
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.065mg 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.105mg 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.081mg 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.021mg 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.091mg 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.031mg 0.232mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.82g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.492g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 4.511g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Poblano
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
242%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.