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Pumpkin flowers vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Okra

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Okra is richer in Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Okra is 13% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Okra. Pumpkin flowers contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Okra contains 36µg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Okra, 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 Iron +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Okra
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Equal in Water - 89.58
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Equal in Water - 89.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Okra Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 4.25g Okra
Protein 1.03g 1.93g Okra
Fats 0.07g 0.19g Okra
Carbs 3.28g 7.45g Okra
Calories 15kcal 33kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 39mg 82mg Okra
Iron 0.7mg 0.62mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 49mg 61mg Okra
Potassium 173mg 299mg Okra
Sodium 5mg 7mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 1947IU 716IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 36µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 28mg 23mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.06mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Okra
Folate 59µg 60µg Okra
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 0.036g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.027g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Okra
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/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.