Cashew vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and okra
- Cashew is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet okra is higher in vitamin C.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 232% more than okra.
- Cashew contains 299 times more saturated fat than okra. While cashew contains 7.783g of saturated fat, okra contains only 0.026g.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +412.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +977.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1913.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +896.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +872.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2742.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +252.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +844% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22978.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +305.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1622.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139882.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28955.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +6808.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +868.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +540% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1040% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.109mg | 232% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 61mg | 76% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.62mg | 76% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 0.19g | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.017g | 59% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 57mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.027g | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.58mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.788mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.026g | 35% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.7µg | 35% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 1.93g | 33% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 33kcal | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 23mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.215mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.245mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 299mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 0.34g | 10% |
| Folate | 25µg | 60µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 7.45g | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 31.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 4.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 1.48g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 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 is lower in Sugar?
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew 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.