Beetroot vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and okra different?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, while okra is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B6, magnesium, and calcium.
- Okra covers your daily need for vitamin K, 26% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 2 times more folate than okra. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while okra contains 60µg.
Beets, raw and Okra, raw types were 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 IronIron | +29% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +412.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +81.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +545.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
~equal in
Water
~89.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.026g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 31.3µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.788mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 23mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Folate | 109µg | 60µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 82mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.109mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.245mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 33kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 299mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 7.45g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 4.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 1.48g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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
12%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)