Arrowroot vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arrowroot and okra
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, and phosphorus, yet okra is higher in manganese, vitamin C, magnesium, fiber, and calcium.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 70% more than okra.
- Arrowroot contains 4 times more iron than okra. While arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, okra contains only 0.62mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1266.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +463.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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Fats
~0.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 60µg | 70% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.788mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 31.3µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 23mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.62mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 82mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 1.93g | 5% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 299mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 7.45g | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.109mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.245mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 4.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.48g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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.