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Okra vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Okra and Lotus root

  • Okra has more Manganese, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Fiber, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% more.
  • Okra has 5 times more Folate than Lotus root. Okra has 60µg of Folate, while Lotus root has 13µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Okra, raw and Lotus root, 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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
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 77% 43% 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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +361.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +90%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%

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
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Okra Lotus root
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Lotus root Opinion
Calories 33kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 1.93g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.19g 0.1g Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 44mg Lotus root
Net carbs 4.25g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 7.45g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 57mg 23mg Okra
Calcium 82mg 45mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 0.62mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Sugar 1.48g Lotus root
Fiber 3.2g 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.109mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.58mg 0.39mg Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 7mg 40mg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.261mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.16mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.4mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Folate 60µg 13µg Okra
Choline 12.3mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.03g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.02g Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.065mg 0.051mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.054mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg 0.069mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.021mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.047mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg 0.055mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg 0.038mg Lotus root
Fructose 0.57g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Lotus root
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
31%
Okra
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.