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Okra vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Okra and Pumpkin flowers

  • Okra is richer in Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Okra is 13% higher.
  • Okra contains 2 times more Magnesium than Pumpkin flowers. Okra contains 57mg of Magnesium, while Pumpkin flowers contain 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

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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 +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Equal in Folate - 59
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Equal in Folate - 59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 3.28g Okra
Protein 1.93g 1.03g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.07g Okra
Carbs 7.45g 3.28g Okra
Calories 33kcal 15kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 39mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 57mg 24mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 49mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 173mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 716IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.042mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.69mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Okra
Folate 60µg 59µg 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 0.036g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.009g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.004g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Pumpkin flowers
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.