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Okra vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Okra and Butterbur

  • Okra is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Butterbur is richer in Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Okra is 22% higher.
  • Okra contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Butterbur. Okra contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Butterbur contains 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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
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Contains more Iron +520%
Contains more Magnesium +307.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.3%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Manganese +187.6%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 7
Equal in Copper - 0.103
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +520%
Contains more Magnesium +307.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.3%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Manganese +187.6%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 7
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +37%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
3
:
Contains more Protein +394.9%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +106.4%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +394.9%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +106.4%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 3.61g Okra
Protein 1.93g 0.39g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.04g Okra
Carbs 7.45g 3.61g Okra
Calories 33kcal 14kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Butterbur
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.62mg 0.1mg Okra
Magnesium 57mg 14mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 12mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.58mg 0.16mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0.103mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.274mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 716IU 50IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 3µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.02mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.032mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.096mg Okra
Folate 60µg 10µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
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
Saturated Fat 0.026g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.