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Okra vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Okra and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Okra is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 88% more than Okra.
  • Okra contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Vine spinach (basella). While Okra contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 0.05mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Okra, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw.

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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 Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Equal in Manganese - 0.735
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Equal in Manganese - 0.735

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1017.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1017.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 3.4g Okra
Protein 1.93g 1.8g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 7.45g 3.4g Okra
Calories 33kcal 19kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 82mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.62mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 57mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 61mg 52mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 7mg 24mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.43mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg 0.107mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg 0.735mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 716IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.5mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.053mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 60µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.065mg 0.055mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.053mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg 0.101mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.021mg 0.019mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.091mg 0.065mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.026g Vine spinach (basella)
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 Vine spinach (basella)
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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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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.
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.