Okra vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Okra and Purslane
- Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Purslane is higher in Iron, and Potassium.
- Okra covers your daily Manganese needs 21% more than Purslane.
- Okra contains 5 times more Folate than Purslane. While Okra contains 60µg of Folate, Purslane contains only 12µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Okra, raw and Purslane, 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.
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Calcium
+26.2%
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Phosphorus
+38.6%
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Sodium
-84.4%
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Zinc
+241.2%
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Manganese
+160.1%
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Iron
+221%
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Magnesium
+19.3%
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Potassium
+65.2%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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Calcium
+26.2%
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Phosphorus
+38.6%
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-84.4%
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Zinc
+241.2%
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Manganese
+160.1%
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Iron
+221%
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Magnesium
+19.3%
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Potassium
+65.2%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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.
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Vitamin B1
+325.5%
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Vitamin B3
+108.3%
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Vitamin B5
+580.6%
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Vitamin B6
+194.5%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin A
+84.4%
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Vitamin B2
+86.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
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Vitamin B1
+325.5%
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Vitamin B3
+108.3%
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Vitamin B5
+580.6%
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Vitamin B6
+194.5%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin A
+84.4%
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Vitamin B2
+86.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+119.8%
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Fats
+89.5%
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+60%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Water - 92.86
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+119.8%
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+89.5%
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+60%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Water - 92.86
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.25g | 3.39g |
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| Protein | 1.93g | 2.03g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.36g |
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| Carbs | 7.45g | 3.39g |
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| Calories | 33kcal | 20kcal |
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| Starch | 0.34g |
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| Fructose | 0.57g |
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| Sugar | 1.48g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 82mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.99mg |
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| Magnesium | 57mg | 68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 61mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 494mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 45mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.788mg | 0.303mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 716IU | 1320IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin C | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.073mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 31.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.017mg |
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| Threonine | 0.065mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.069mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.081mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.091mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.027g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.