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Mackerel vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and okra

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, yet okra is higher in manganese and vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than okra.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +70.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +446.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3840%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +1135.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9273.7%
Contains more OtherOther +496.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +41111.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15825.9%
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.
Mackerel Okra
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Okra DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.7µg 93%
Protein 23.85g 1.93g 44%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1mg 37%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.788mg 33%
Phosphorus 278mg 61mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.027g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.06mg 27%
Fats 17.81g 0.19g 27%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 26%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 23mg 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.026g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.215mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.017g 17%
Folate 2µg 60µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.245mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Iron 1.57mg 0.62mg 12%
Calories 262kcal 33kcal 11%
Magnesium 97mg 57mg 10%
Calcium 15mg 82mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.2mg 3%
Sodium 83mg 7mg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.58mg 3%
Potassium 401mg 299mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.45g 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.109mg 2%
Vitamin A 54µg 36µg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.25g N/A
Sugar 1.48g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.081mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.091mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.031mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
29%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.