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Lentil soup vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lentil soup and Okra

  • Lentil soup is higher in Iron, yet Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Okra covers your daily Manganese needs 29% more than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 76 times more Sodium than Okra. While Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, Okra contains only 7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve 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 Iron +72.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +382.4%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +556.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Iron +72.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +382.4%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +556.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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.
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Okra
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 43% 6% 0% 77% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 45% 0% 79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.8%
Contains more Fats +489.5%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.45
Equal in Water - 89.58
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
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 Protein +93.8%
Contains more Fats +489.5%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.45
Equal in Water - 89.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Okra Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 4.25g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 1.93g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.19g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 7.45g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 33kcal Lentil soup
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Lentil soup
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 17mg 82mg Okra
Iron 1.07mg 0.62mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 74mg 61mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 299mg Okra
Sodium 532mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 0.3mg 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.07mg 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.12mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Okra
Vitamin A 145IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 1.7mg 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.06mg Okra
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.215mg Okra
Folate 20µg 60µg Okra
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
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
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.017g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.027g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Okra
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Lentil soup
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.424g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.