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Okra vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Okra and Smoothie

  • Okra is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron, yet Smoothie is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Okra covers your daily Fiber needs 13% more than Smoothie.
  • Okra contains 12 times more Potassium than Smoothie. While Okra contains 299mg of Potassium, Smoothie contains only 24mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Okra is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Okra, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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
10
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Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +1145.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
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 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +1145.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 24.5
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 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 24.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
3
:
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 90.28
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 90.28

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 1.93g 1.22g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0g Okra
Carbs 7.45g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 33kcal 37kcal Smoothie
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 7.35g Okra
Fiber 3.2g 0g Okra
Calcium 82mg 41mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.15mg Okra
Magnesium 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 24mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 29mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 408IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.816mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.082mg Okra
Folate 60µg Okra
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg Okra
Methionine 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Smoothie
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
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.