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Okra vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Okra and Pilaf

  • Okra has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 58% more than Okra.
  • Pilaf has 63 times less Vitamin K than Okra. Okra has 31.3µg of Vitamin K, while Pilaf has 0.5µg.
  • Okra contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Okra, raw and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
3
:
7
Pilaf
Contains more Magnesium +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Iron +293.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +52.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Equal in Calcium - 83
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Magnesium +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Iron +293.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +52.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Equal in Calcium - 83

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
4
:
7
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +5014.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin C +461%
Contains more Vitamin K +6160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5014.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin C +461%
Contains more Vitamin K +6160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
:
4
Pilaf
Contains more Water +1014.2%
Contains more Protein +439.9%
Contains more Fats +621.1%
Contains more Carbs +924.3%
Contains more Other +354.1%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Water +1014.2%
Contains more Protein +439.9%
Contains more Fats +621.1%
Contains more Carbs +924.3%
Contains more Other +354.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
:
2
Pilaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2094.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1296.3%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2094.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1296.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
3
:
2
Pilaf
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Glucose +220%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +20850%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
19% 33% 17% 31%
Starch: 0.34 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.57 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Glucose +220%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +20850%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 1.93g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0.19g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 7.45g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 33kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 0.34g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.57g 0g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 1.53g Okra
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.62mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 57mg 32mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 299mg 188mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 1303mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.109mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.788mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 0.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 716IU 14IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 4µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.04mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 4.1mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 60µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 31.3µg 0.5µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.065mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.105mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.081mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.021mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.091mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.031mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.307g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 1296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.281g)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.