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Okra vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Okra and Potato wedges different?

  • Okra is richer in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Okra covers your daily need of Vitamin C 13% more than Potato wedges.
  • Okra contains 5 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. Okra contains 82mg of Calcium, while Potato wedges contain 15mg.

Okra, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +446.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +52.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.8%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.93g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.19g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 7.45g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 33kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.2g 2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 15mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 57mg 19mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 299mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 7mg 49mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.37mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 11.2mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 60µg 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 0.55g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.