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Okra vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between okra and pollock

  • Okra is higher in manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin C, yet pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than okra.
  • The amount of sodium in okra is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Okra, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4277.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg

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.
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%
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 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +644.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1116.6%
Contains more FatsFats +521.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +688.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2059.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 0.7µg 44.1µg 79%
Protein 1.93g 23.48g 43%
Manganese 0.788mg 0.018mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Phosphorus 61mg 267mg 29%
Vitamin C 23mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 0.1µg 26%
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.949mg 18%
Sodium 7mg 419mg 18%
Choline 12.3mg 91.6mg 14%
Folate 60µg 3µg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.223mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.054mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.329mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Magnesium 57mg 81mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Copper 0.109mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.432mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.583g 4%
Calories 33kcal 111kcal 4%
Potassium 299mg 430mg 4%
Carbs 7.45g 0g 2%
Fats 0.19g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin A 36µg 17µg 2%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Iron 0.62mg 0.56mg 1%
Calcium 82mg 72mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.026g 0.159g 1%
Net carbs 4.25g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.48g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.58mg 0.57mg 0%
Starch 0.34g 0%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.28mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Pollock
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
29%
Okra
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.