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Okra vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Okra and Artichoke

  • Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Artichoke is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Okra covers your daily Manganese needs 23% more than Artichoke.
  • Okra contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Artichoke. While Okra contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, Artichoke contains only 0.072mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Okra, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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% 43% 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 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5407.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.046mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.9%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Artichoke Opinion
Calories 33kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Protein 1.93g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.19g 0.15g Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 11.7mg Okra
Net carbs 4.25g 5.11g Artichoke
Carbs 7.45g 10.51g Artichoke
Magnesium 57mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 82mg 44mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 370mg Artichoke
Iron 0.62mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Sugar 1.48g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 3.2g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.109mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.58mg 0.49mg Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 90mg Artichoke
Sodium 7mg 94mg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 13IU Okra
Vitamin A 36µg 1µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.19mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.256mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.072mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.116mg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg 14.8µg Okra
Folate 60µg 68µg Artichoke
Choline 12.3mg 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.036g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.005g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.064g Artichoke
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
Fructose 0.57g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Artichoke
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
31%
Okra
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.