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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 from 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
Shrimp
3
:
7
Okra
Okra
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Zinc +182.8%
Contains more Copper +247.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.1%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Manganese +2287.9%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Okra
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Zinc +182.8%
Contains more Copper +247.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.1%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Manganese +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
Shrimp
0
:
12
Okra
Okra
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Okra
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
1
Okra
Okra
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Okra
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 4.25g Okra
Protein 23.98g 1.93g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.19g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 7.45g Okra
Calories 99kcal 33kcal Shrimp
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Shrimp
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 70mg 82mg Okra
Iron 0.51mg 0.62mg Okra
Magnesium 39mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 237mg 61mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 299mg Okra
Sodium 111mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 1.64mg 0.58mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.109mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Okra
Folate 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
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Okra
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Okra
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.026g Okra
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.017g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.027g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Okra
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
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 contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okra
Okra is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
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.