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Okra vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Okra and Burdock root

  • Burdock root has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Okra's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 25% more.
  • Okra has 20 times more Vitamin B1 than Burdock root. Okra has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Burdock root has 0.01mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Okra, raw and Burdock root, 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
6
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 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.7%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
~equal in Potassium ~308mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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
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 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 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1856.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
3
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.8%
~equal in Other ~0.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
0
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.025g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Burdock root Opinion
Calories 33kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Protein 1.93g 1.53g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.15g Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 3mg Okra
Net carbs 4.25g 14.04g Burdock root
Carbs 7.45g 17.34g Burdock root
Magnesium 57mg 38mg Okra
Calcium 82mg 41mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 308mg Burdock root
Iron 0.62mg 0.8mg Burdock root
Sugar 1.48g 2.9g Okra
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.109mg 0.077mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.33mg Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 51mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 5mg Burdock root
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.38mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.788mg 0.232mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.01mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.3mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.24mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 31.3µg 1.6µg Okra
Folate 60µg 23µg Okra
Choline 12.3mg 11.7mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.059g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.006mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg 0.026mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.03mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg 0.032mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg 0.067mg Okra
Methionine 0.021mg 0.009mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.033mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg 0.033mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg 0.031mg
Fructose 0.57g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Burdock root
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
10%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root 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. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/nutrients
  2. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.