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Okra vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Okra and Pumpkin leaves?

  • Okra is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 20% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves have 2 times less Manganese than Okra. Okra has 0.788mg of Manganese, while Pumpkin leaves have 0.355mg.

We used Okra, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +50%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Manganese +122%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Manganese +122%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.92
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.207
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 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.92
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.207

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +219.7%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Water - 92.88
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% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Carbs +219.7%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.9%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.9%

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 leaves
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 Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 2.33g Okra
Protein 1.93g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.19g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 7.45g 2.33g Okra
Calories 33kcal 19kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 39mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 57mg 38mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 299mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 7mg 11mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.2mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.788mg 0.355mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 716IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 11mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.094mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.92mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.042mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.207mg Okra
Folate 60µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.065mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.105mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.081mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.021mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.091mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.031mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.207g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.022g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Pumpkin leaves
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 leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.