Okra vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are okra and beetroot different?
- Okra is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B6, magnesium, and calcium, while beetroot is higher in folate.
- Okra covers your daily need for vitamin K, 26% more than beetroot.
- Okra contains 22 times more vitamin A than beetroot. Okra contains 716IU of vitamin A, while beetroot contains 33IU.
Okra, raw and Beets, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +412.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +545.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
~equal in
Water
~87.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.027g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 31.3µg | 0.2µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.788mg | 0.329mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 4.9mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.031mg | 14% |
| Folate | 60µg | 109µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.067mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 57mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.334mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 33kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.93g | 1.61g | 1% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.45g | 9.56g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.25g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.48g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.065mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.081mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.091mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)