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Alfalfa seeds vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfalfa seeds and Okra different?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Okra is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Okra is 26% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Okra. While Alfalfa seeds contain 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, Okra contains only 0.245mg.

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Okra, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +44%
Contains more Calcium +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +319.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +44%
Contains more Calcium +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +319.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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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Okra
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 31.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
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 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 31.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +254.8%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Equal in Water - 89.58
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 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 Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +254.8%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Equal in Water - 89.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +375%
40% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.12 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +375%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Okra Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 4.25g Okra
Protein 3.99g 1.93g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.19g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 7.45g Okra
Calories 23kcal 33kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.12g 0.57g Okra
Sugar 0.2g 1.48g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 3.2g Okra
Calcium 32mg 82mg Okra
Iron 0.96mg 0.62mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 70mg 61mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 299mg Okra
Sodium 6mg 7mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.58mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.109mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Okra
Vitamin A 155IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 8.2mg 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.06mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.245mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.215mg Okra
Folate 36µg 60µg Okra
Vitamin K 30.5µg 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.134mg 0.065mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.069mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.105mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.081mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.145mg 0.091mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.031mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.017g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.027g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds 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
20%
Alfalfa seeds
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/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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