Tamarind vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamarind and okra
- Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus; however, okra is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Tamarind covers your daily iron needs 27% more than okra.
- Okra has 2 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while okra has 0.2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +480% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1017.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +738.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +185.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +964.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.788mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.62mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 31.3µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 23mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 7.45g | 18% |
| Folate | 14µg | 60µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 33kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 299mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 61mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.109mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.245mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.026g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 4.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 1.48g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Okra is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Okra is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.