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French fries vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French fries and Okra?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Okra's daily need coverage for Manganese is 24% higher.
  • Okra has 90 times less Saturated Fat than French fries. French fries have 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Okra has 0.026g.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Okra, raw types in this comparison.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 PotassiumPotassium +93.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +219%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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% 43% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more CholineCholine +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +179.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +77.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7652.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +456.2%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%
Contains more WaterWater +132.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 +35011.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19892.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Okra Opinion
Calories 312kcal 33kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 1.93g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.19g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 23mg Okra
Net carbs 37.64g 4.25g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 7.45g French fries
Magnesium 35mg 57mg Okra
Calcium 18mg 82mg Okra
Potassium 579mg 299mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.62mg French fries
Sugar 0.3g 1.48g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 3.2g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.109mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.58mg Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 125mg 61mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 7mg Okra
Vitamin A 0IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A 0µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.27mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.06mg Okra
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.245mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.215mg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 31.3µg Okra
Folate 30µg 60µg Okra
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Okra
Choline 36.8mg 12.3mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.017g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.027g French fries
Tryptophan 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg Okra
Methionine 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
31%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.