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Okra vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are okra and lemon meringue pie different?

  • Okra is higher in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin A, and folate; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for okra is 29% higher.
  • Okra contains 10 times more magnesium than lemon meringue pie. While okra contains 57mg of magnesium, lemon meringue pie contains only 6mg.
  • Okra has less sodium.

Okra, raw and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1557.1%

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%
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 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +597%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.944mg

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
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6689.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.8%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
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37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32735.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12237%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Manganese 0.788mg 0.128mg 29%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 26%
Vitamin C 23mg 3.3mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0.19g 12.9g 20%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.6µg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.027mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.026g 3.185g 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Calories 33kcal 285kcal 13%
Magnesium 57mg 6mg 12%
Carbs 7.45g 39.1g 11%
Sodium 7mg 242mg 10%
Folate 60µg 25µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.159mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.118mg 7%
Calcium 82mg 12mg 7%
Potassium 299mg 65mg 7%
Copper 0.109mg 0.042mg 7%
Iron 0.62mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Protein 1.93g 3.8g 4%
Phosphorus 61mg 42mg 3%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Vitamin A 36µg 43µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.214mg 1%
Net carbs 4.25g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 1.48g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.944mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Lemon meringue pie
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
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.159g)
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?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.