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Pumpkin leaves vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Okra?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 20% higher.
  • Okra has 3 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Okra has 36µg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Okra, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +258.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Manganese +122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +110.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Manganese +122%

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 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
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% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +219.7%
Equal in Water - 89.58
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +63.2%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +219.7%
Equal in Water - 89.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Okra Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 4.25g Okra
Protein 3.15g 1.93g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.19g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 7.45g Okra
Calories 19kcal 33kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 39mg 82mg Okra
Iron 2.22mg 0.62mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 104mg 61mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 299mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 0.2mg 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.133mg 0.109mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 716IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 11mg 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.06mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.215mg Okra
Folate 36µg 60µg Okra
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.017mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.065mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.069mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.105mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.081mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.021mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.065mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.091mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.031mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.017g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.027g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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 leaves
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
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)
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.

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 leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.