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Okra vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Okra and Napa cabbage different?

  • Okra is higher than Napa cabbage in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Okra covers your daily need of Manganese 25% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Okra contains 40 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Okra contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.

Okra, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types were 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 +182.8%
Contains more Magnesium +612.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.1%
Contains more Potassium +243.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +288.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +182.8%
Contains more Magnesium +612.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.1%
Contains more Potassium +243.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +288.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +19.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.1%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.1%
Contains more Folate +39.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.5%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +234.1%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 96.33
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +75.5%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +234.1%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 2.23g Okra
Protein 1.93g 1.1g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.17g Okra
Carbs 7.45g 2.23g Okra
Calories 33kcal 12kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 29mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 57mg 8mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 19mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 87mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 11mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.14mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0.096mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.203mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 263IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 13µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 3.2mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.005mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.025mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.466mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.035mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.037mg Okra
Folate 60µg 43µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg Okra
Methionine 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.