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Okra vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Okra and Potato chips different?

  • Okra is higher in Manganese, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Okra contains 2 times more Manganese than Potato chips. While Okra contains 0.788mg of Manganese, Potato chips contains only 0.44mg.
  • Okra has less Saturated Fat.

Okra, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Contains more Calcium +241.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.5%
Contains more Potassium +326.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.9%
Contains more Copper +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +241.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.5%
Contains more Potassium +326.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.9%
Contains more Copper +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +3274.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +3274.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4614.7%
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +18110.5%
Contains more Carbs +610.1%
Contains more Other +323.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +4614.7%
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +18110.5%
Contains more Carbs +610.1%
Contains more Other +323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57782.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44974.1%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57782.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44974.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 1.93g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.19g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 7.45g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 33kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 3.2g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 82mg 24mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 57mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 61mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 299mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 7mg 8mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.109mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.788mg 0.44mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 23mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.167mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 60µg 45µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg 22.1µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.065mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.105mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.081mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.021mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.091mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.031mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.026g 10.96g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra 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 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.