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Biscuit vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuits and okra

  • Biscuits are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, yet okra is richer in vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for biscuits is 34% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 166 times more saturated fat than okra. Biscuits contain 4.324g of saturated fat, while okra contains 0.026g.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Okra
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 25% 26% 23% 36% 16% 26% 0.91% 103% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.6%
Contains more IronIron +367.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2685.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Okra
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 77% 12% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +514.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~60µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Okra
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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 ProteinProtein +262.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8478.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.7%
Contains more OtherOther +276.5%
Contains more WaterWater +210%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Okra
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37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40664.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15318.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Okra DV% diff.
Selenium 19.5µg 0.7µg 34%
Iron 2.9mg 0.62mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.027g 28%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 26%
Fats 16.3g 0.19g 25%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 23mg 25%
Sodium 580mg 7mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.026g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.06mg 19%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.788mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.017g 17%
Calories 353kcal 33kcal 16%
Phosphorus 164mg 61mg 15%
Calcium 235mg 82mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.215mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1mg 12%
Carbs 44.6g 7.45g 12%
Protein 7g 1.93g 10%
Magnesium 18mg 57mg 9%
Fiber 1.5g 3.2g 7%
Potassium 121mg 299mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.109mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.245mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 4.25g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 1.48g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.58mg 0%
Starch 0.34g 0%
Folate 61µg 60µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.081mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.091mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Okra
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
29%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.