Okra vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between okra and taro?
- Okra is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while taro is higher in vitamin E, potassium, and copper.
- Okra's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 25% higher.
- Taro has 9 times less vitamin A than okra. Okra has 716IU of vitamin A, while taro has 76IU.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3030% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +781.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
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Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.016g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 31.3µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 4.5mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.788mg | 0.383mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Folate | 60µg | 22µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.095mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 591mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.172mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 7.45g | 26.46g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 57mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Calories | 33kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.303mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.93g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.25g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.48g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.065mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.081mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.091mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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