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Okra vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between okra and ricotta

  • Okra is richer in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2 and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 41% higher.
  • Okra contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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.
Okra
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 25% 26% 23% 36% 16% 26% 0.91% 103% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.8%
Contains more IronIron +63.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +419%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 77% 12% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2745.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
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2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.1%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6731.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
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37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21235.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1325.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.026g 8.295g 38%
Manganese 0.788mg 0.006mg 34%
Vitamin C 23mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 1.1µg 25%
Fats 0.19g 12.98g 20%
Protein 1.93g 11.26g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.013mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Phosphorus 61mg 158mg 14%
Calcium 82mg 207mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.043mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Folate 60µg 12µg 12%
Magnesium 57mg 11mg 11%
Copper 0.109mg 0.021mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.195mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 3.627g 9%
Vitamin A 36µg 120µg 9%
Calories 33kcal 174kcal 7%
Potassium 299mg 105mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.104mg 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.16mg 5%
Sodium 7mg 84mg 3%
Iron 0.62mg 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.385g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg 1%
Choline 12.3mg 17.5mg 1%
Carbs 7.45g 3.04g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.213mg 1%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Net carbs 4.25g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 1.48g 0.27g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Okra
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.269g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.