Chickpeas vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chickpeas and okara?
- Chickpeas are higher in folate, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet okara is higher in selenium.
- Chickpeas' daily need coverage for folate is 37% more.
- Chickpeas have 6 times more vitamin B1 than okara. While chickpeas have 0.116mg of vitamin B1, okara has only 0.02mg.
We used Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Okara types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.5% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +426% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +561.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 172µg | 26µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 30% | |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.404mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 1.3mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 60mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 3.7µg | 10.6µg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 3.52g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 0.56mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 12.23g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 76kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 0.755g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 291mg | 213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.59g | 1.73g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.193g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.093mg | 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?
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okara is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)