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Okra vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Okra and Russet potato

  • Okra is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Okra is 24% higher.
  • Okra contains 5 times more Calcium than Russet potato. Okra contains 82mg of Calcium, while Russet potato contains 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +72.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +72.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 A +7060%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1465%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7060%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1465%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +187.8%
Contains more Other +58.8%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +187.8%
Contains more Other +58.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +78.1%
Contains more Starch +5032.4%
Contains more Glucose +15.6%
19% 33% 17% 31%
Starch: 0.34 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.57 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +78.1%
Contains more Starch +5032.4%
Contains more Glucose +15.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Okra Russet potato
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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.93g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.19g 0.13g Okra
Carbs 7.45g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 33kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 0.34g 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.57g 0.32g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 3.2g 2.3g Okra
Calcium 82mg 18mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 57mg 30mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 299mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 7mg 14mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.35mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0.107mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.228mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 10IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 1µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.07mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 8.3mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.067mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.048mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 60µg 26µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg 2µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.065mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.105mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.081mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.021mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.091mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.031mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.032g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.003g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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