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Okra vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between okra and leek

  • Okra is richer in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B1, magnesium, and fiber, yet leek is richer in vitamin A, iron, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for leek is 19% higher.
  • Okra contains 5 times more zinc than leek. Okra contains 0.58mg of zinc, while leek contains 0.12mg.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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
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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%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.8%
Contains more IronIron +238.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%

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
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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%
Leek
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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 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
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2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
~equal in Water ~83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
2
37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +514.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Leek DV% diff.
Iron 0.62mg 2.1mg 19%
Manganese 0.788mg 0.481mg 13%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 47µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.06mg 12%
Vitamin C 23mg 12mg 12%
Magnesium 57mg 28mg 7%
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g 6%
Vitamin A 36µg 83µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.92mg 4%
Phosphorus 61mg 35mg 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.4mg 4%
Potassium 299mg 180mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg 2%
Calcium 82mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.14mg 2%
Carbs 7.45g 14.15g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.233mg 1%
Choline 12.3mg 9.5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.166g 1%
Folate 60µg 64µg 1%
Calories 33kcal 61kcal 1%
Protein 1.93g 1.5g 1%
Copper 0.109mg 0.12mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg 1%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Sodium 7mg 20mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 4.25g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 1.48g 3.9g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Saturated fat 0.026g 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Leek
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
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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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
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.