Okra vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are okra and chestnut different?
- Okra is higher in vitamin A and folate; however, chestnut is richer in copper, iron, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 40% higher.
- Okra contains 42 times more vitamin A than chestnut. While okra contains 716IU of vitamin A, chestnut contains only 17IU.
Okra, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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 CalciumCalcium | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +626.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +272.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1918.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.472mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 31.3µg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.73mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Potassium | 299mg | 715mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 7.45g | 27.76g | 7% |
| Folate | 60µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Calories | 33kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 99mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26.7mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.788mg | 0.854mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.19g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.731mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.316mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 57mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.93g | 2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.25g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.48g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.065mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.081mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.091mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.055mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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