Taro vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Taro and Okra?
- Taro is richer in Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, while Okra is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
- Okra's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 25% higher.
- Okra has 9 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro has 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Okra has 0.27mg.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+37.7%
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Potassium
+97.7%
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Copper
+57.8%
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Calcium
+90.7%
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Iron
+12.7%
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Magnesium
+72.7%
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Sodium
-36.4%
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Zinc
+152.2%
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Manganese
+105.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Phosphorus
+37.7%
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Potassium
+97.7%
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Copper
+57.8%
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Calcium
+90.7%
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Iron
+12.7%
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Magnesium
+72.7%
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Sodium
-36.4%
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Zinc
+152.2%
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Manganese
+105.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin E
+781.5%
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Vitamin B5
+23.7%
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Vitamin B6
+31.6%
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Vitamin A
+842.1%
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Vitamin C
+411.1%
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Vitamin B1
+110.5%
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Vitamin B2
+140%
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Vitamin B3
+66.7%
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Folate
+172.7%
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Vitamin K
+3030%
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Vitamin E
+781.5%
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Vitamin B5
+23.7%
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Vitamin B6
+31.6%
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Vitamin A
+842.1%
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Vitamin C
+411.1%
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Vitamin B1
+110.5%
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Vitamin B2
+140%
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Vitamin B3
+66.7%
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Folate
+172.7%
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Vitamin K
+3030%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+255.2%
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Other
+41.2%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Water
+26.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
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Carbs
+255.2%
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+41.2%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Water
+26.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+207.4%
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.017
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Polyunsaturated fat
+207.4%
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.017
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 4.25g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.93g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.19g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 7.45g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 33kcal |
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| Starch | 0.34g |
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| Fructose | 0.57g |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.48g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 82mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.109mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.788mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 716IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.245mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.215mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 31.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.017mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.065mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.069mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.081mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.091mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.031mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.027g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
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.