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Okra vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Okra and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Okra's daily need coverage for Manganese is 30% more.
  • Okra has 9 times more Folate than Potato salad. Okra has 60µg of Folate, while Potato salad has 7µg.
  • Okra is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Okra, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +331.6%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Manganese +680.2%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
Equal in Copper - 0.118
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +331.6%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Manganese +680.2%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
Equal in Copper - 0.118

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 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +4215.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +129.4%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +4215.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +129.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14488.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13740.7%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14488.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13740.7%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 1.93g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.19g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 7.45g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 33kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Potato salad
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Okra
Calcium 82mg 19mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 57mg 15mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 52mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 254mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 529mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.31mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.788mg 0.101mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 716IU 157IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 32µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 10mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.077mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.89mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.141mg Okra
Folate 60µg 7µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.065mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.105mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.081mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.021mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.091mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.031mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 1.429g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.