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Shrimp vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and okra different?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, okra is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 16 times more sodium than okra. While shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, okra contains only 7mg.
  • Okra has less cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Okra, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Shrimp
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Okra
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 25% 26% 23% 36% 16% 26% 0.91% 103% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2287.9%

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.
Shrimp
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Okra
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 77% 12% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Okra
2
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 ProteinProtein +1142.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3625%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Okra
1
37% 24% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Okra DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 1.93g 44%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.788mg 33%
Copper 0.379mg 0.109mg 30%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Vitamin K 31.3µg 26%
Phosphorus 237mg 61mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 17%
Folate 60µg 15%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.58mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Sodium 111mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 57mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 33kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Carbs 0.2g 7.45g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Iron 0.51mg 0.62mg 1%
Potassium 259mg 299mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 82mg 1%
Fructose 0.57g 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 4.25g N/A
Sugar 1.48g N/A
Starch 0.34g 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.026g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.017g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.027g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.081mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Okra
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
29%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra
Okra is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.