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Mashed potato vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mashed potato and Okra?

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 in Okra is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Okra's daily need coverage for Manganese is 30% more.
  • Okra contains 44 times less Sodium than Mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, while Okra contains 7mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Okra, raw 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 Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +704.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 61
Equal in Potassium - 299
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +704.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 61
Equal in Potassium - 299

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 E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +287%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +430.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +287%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +430.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1384.2%
Contains more Carbs +96.6%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +12.5%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 Fats +1384.2%
Contains more Carbs +96.6%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4135.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4870.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4135.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4870.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +3458.8%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +185%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 33% 17% 31%
Starch: 0.34 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.57 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +3458.8%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +185%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mashed potato Okra
Lower in Sodium 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Okra Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 4.25g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.93g Okra
Fats 2.82g 0.19g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 7.45g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 33kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g 0.34g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 0.57g Okra
Sugar 0.5g 1.48g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Okra
Calcium 18mg 82mg Okra
Iron 0.31mg 0.62mg Okra
Magnesium 15mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 59mg 61mg Okra
Potassium 286mg 299mg Okra
Sodium 306mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 0.22mg 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.035mg 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.098mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 36µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.27mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg Okra
Folate 9µg 60µg Okra
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 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
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Okra
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.026g Okra
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.017g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.027g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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%
Mashed potato
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
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?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.

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