Asparagus vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Asparagus and Okra different?
- Asparagus is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E, however, Okra is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Okra is 27% higher.
- Asparagus contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Okra. While Asparagus contains 1.13mg of Vitamin E, Okra contains only 0.27mg.
Asparagus, raw and Okra, raw are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +245.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +307.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +241.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +398.7% |
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 | +318.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +32.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.6% |
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Water
~89.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +103.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +75.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +160.9% |
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Lactose
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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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| Calories | 20kcal | 33kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 1.93g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 23mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 4.25g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 7.45g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 57mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 82mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 1.48g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.109mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 0.34g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 61mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 716IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.788mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.245mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 31.3µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 60µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 12.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.017mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.065mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.069mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.081mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.091mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.031mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 0.57g |
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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
28%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.