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Okra vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Okra and Hearts of palm different?

  • Okra is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Iron, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Hearts of palm is 31% higher.
  • Okra contains 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. While Okra contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, Hearts of palm contain only 0.011mg.
  • Okra has less Sodium.

Okra, raw and Hearts of palm, canned 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 Calcium +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Iron +404.8%
Contains more Zinc +98.3%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Manganese +76.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Iron +404.8%
Contains more Zinc +98.3%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Manganese +76.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.3%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
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 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.3%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 90.2
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.1%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 2.22g Okra
Protein 1.93g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.19g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 7.45g 4.62g Okra
Calories 33kcal 28kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Hearts of palm
Fiber 3.2g 2.4g Okra
Calcium 82mg 58mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 57mg 38mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 299mg 177mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 426mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.109mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 0.788mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 7.9mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.011mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.057mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.437mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.126mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.022mg Okra
Folate 60µg 39µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.065mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.105mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.081mg 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.021mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.091mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.031mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.13g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Hearts of palm
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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.