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Okra vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Okra and Sunflower oil

  • Okra has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 272% more than Okra.
  • Okra has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Okra, raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +15114.8%
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 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +15114.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +52531.6%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +52531.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271664.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134714.8%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271664.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134714.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 0g Okra
Protein 1.93g 0g Okra
Fats 0.19g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 7.45g 0g Okra
Calories 33kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 3.2g 0g Okra
Calcium 82mg 0mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0mg Okra
Magnesium 57mg 0mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 0mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 0mg Okra
Sodium 7mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.58mg 0mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 23mg 0mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0mg Okra
Folate 60µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg 5.4µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg 0mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg 0mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg 0mg Okra
Methionine 0.021mg 0mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg 0mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg 0mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 13g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.974g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.