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Okra vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Okra and Alfalfa seeds different?

  • Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, and Fiber, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Okra is 26% higher.
  • Okra contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Alfalfa seeds. While Okra contains 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, Alfalfa seeds contain only 0.034mg.

Okra, raw and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, 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 Calcium +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +319.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +319.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +44%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 30.5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 30.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +254.8%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Contains more Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Equal in Water - 92.82
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +254.8%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Contains more Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.8%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +375%
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
40% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +375%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 0.2g Okra
Protein 1.93g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.19g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 7.45g 2.1g Okra
Calories 33kcal 23kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g 0.12g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g Okra
Calcium 82mg 32mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 57mg 27mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 299mg 79mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.58mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.109mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.788mg 0.188mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 155IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 8µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.02mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 8.2mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.076mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.481mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.034mg Okra
Folate 60µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg 30.5µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.105mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.081mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.031mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.069g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Alfalfa seeds
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
33%
Okra
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds 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.

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. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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