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Zucchini vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Zucchini and Okra

  • Okra is higher than Zucchini in Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Okra covers your daily Manganese needs 27% more than Zucchini.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Okra, 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.
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Okra
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +345.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +345.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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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Okra
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +258%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +627.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +258%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +627.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Okra
Contains more Fats +68.4%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Equal in Water - 89.58
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Fats +68.4%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Equal in Water - 89.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Okra
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Okra
Contains more Glucose +234.4%
Contains more Fructose +142.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1100%
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +234.4%
Contains more Fructose +142.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Okra Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 4.25g Okra
Protein 1.21g 1.93g Okra
Fats 0.32g 0.19g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 7.45g Okra
Calories 17kcal 33kcal Okra
Starch 0g 0.34g Okra
Fructose 1.38g 0.57g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 1.48g Okra
Fiber 1g 3.2g Okra
Calcium 16mg 82mg Okra
Iron 0.37mg 0.62mg Okra
Magnesium 18mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 38mg 61mg Okra
Potassium 261mg 299mg Okra
Sodium 8mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 0.32mg 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.053mg 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.177mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Okra
Vitamin A 200IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 17.9mg 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.06mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.215mg Okra
Folate 24µg 60µg Okra
Vitamin K 4.3µg 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.029mg 0.065mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.069mg Okra
Leucine 0.071mg 0.105mg Okra
Lysine 0.067mg 0.081mg Okra
Methionine 0.018mg 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.054mg 0.091mg Okra
Histidine 0.026mg 0.031mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.027g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Okra
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
16%
Zucchini
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients
  2. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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