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Okra vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between okra and sun-dried tomato

  • Okra is richer in manganese, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 88% higher.
  • Okra contains 2 times more manganese than sun-dried tomato. Okra contains 0.788mg of manganese, while sun-dried tomato contains 0.466mg.
  • Okra contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Okra, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423.4%
Contains more IronIron +332.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.193mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7310.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.2%
Contains more OtherOther +335.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50858.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7529.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 23mg 101.8mg 88%
Copper 0.109mg 0.473mg 40%
Potassium 299mg 1565mg 37%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 26%
Iron 0.62mg 2.68mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.383mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 8.663g 22%
Fats 0.19g 14.08g 21%
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.63mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 2.06g 14%
Manganese 0.788mg 0.466mg 14%
Phosphorus 61mg 139mg 11%
Sodium 7mg 266mg 11%
Fiber 3.2g 5.8g 10%
Calories 33kcal 213kcal 9%
Folate 60µg 23µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.319mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.026g 1.893g 8%
Protein 1.93g 5.06g 6%
Magnesium 57mg 81mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.479mg 5%
Carbs 7.45g 23.33g 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg 4%
Calcium 82mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin A 36µg 64µg 3%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.78mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.193mg 1%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Net carbs 4.25g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 1.48g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.