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Okra vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between okra and sesame

  • Okra contains less copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 441% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Okra, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +515.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1089%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +2246.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3645%
Contains more ZincZinc +1236.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +931.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4814.3%

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%
Sesame
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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 0% 0% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Sesame
4
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1810%
Contains more ProteinProtein +818.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26042.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.8%
Contains more OtherOther +424.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110247.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80540.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.109mg 4.082mg 441%
Iron 0.62mg 14.55mg 174%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 21.773g 145%
Calcium 82mg 975mg 89%
Phosphorus 61mg 629mg 81%
Fats 0.19g 49.67g 76%
Manganese 0.788mg 2.46mg 73%
Magnesium 57mg 351mg 70%
Zinc 0.58mg 7.75mg 65%
Selenium 0.7µg 34.4µg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.791mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 18.759g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.79mg 44%
Fiber 3.2g 11.8g 34%
Saturated fat 0.026g 6.957g 32%
Protein 1.93g 17.73g 32%
Calories 33kcal 573kcal 27%
Vitamin C 23mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.515mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.247mg 14%
Folate 60µg 97µg 9%
Carbs 7.45g 23.45g 5%
Potassium 299mg 468mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.05mg 4%
Choline 12.3mg 25.6mg 2%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Net carbs 4.25g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 1.48g 0.3g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Sodium 7mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
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 - 6.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.