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Okra vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between okra and fajita

  • Okra has more manganese, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, while fajita has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for sodium is 34% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in okra is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Okra, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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
5
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%
Fajita
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +159.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1093.9%
Contains more IronIron +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +354.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2285.7%
~equal in Potassium ~284mg

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
6
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% 12% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
Fajita
6
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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15550%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +451.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
2
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Fajita
3
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +861.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2915.8%
Contains more OtherOther +238.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Fajita
2
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13623.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3933.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Fajita DV% diff.
Sodium 7mg 799mg 34%
Protein 1.93g 18.56g 33%
Manganese 0.788mg 0.066mg 31%
Phosphorus 61mg 277mg 31%
Selenium 0.7µg 16.7µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 0.2µg 26%
Vitamin C 23mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.779mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Folate 60µg 4µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.387mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.213mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.726mg 10%
Choline 12.3mg 67.8mg 10%
Copper 0.109mg 0.03mg 9%
Fats 0.19g 5.73g 9%
Magnesium 57mg 22mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg 8%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.37mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.026g 1.596g 7%
Calcium 82mg 13mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 1.089g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 2.333g 6%
Calories 33kcal 135kcal 5%
Iron 0.62mg 0.99mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 7.45g 2.23g 2%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Net carbs 4.25g 2.23g N/A
Potassium 299mg 284mg 0%
Sugar 1.48g 0g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Fajita
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
29%
Okra
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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.