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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Okra

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium, yet Okra is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 88% more than Okra.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Okra. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Okra contains only 36µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), 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 Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.109
Equal in Manganese - 0.788
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.109
Equal in Manganese - 0.788

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 +1017.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 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 +1017.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.93
Equal in Water - 89.58
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.93
Equal in Water - 89.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Okra Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 4.25g Okra
Protein 1.8g 1.93g Okra
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 7.45g Okra
Calories 19kcal 33kcal Okra
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.2g Okra
Calcium 109mg 82mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.62mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 57mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 61mg Okra
Potassium 510mg 299mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 0.43mg 0.58mg Okra
Copper 0.107mg 0.109mg Okra
Manganese 0.735mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 716IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 36µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Okra
Vitamin C 102mg 23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.215mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 60µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 31.3µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.017mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.065mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.069mg Okra
Leucine 0.101mg 0.105mg Okra
Lysine 0.086mg 0.081mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.091mg Okra
Histidine 0.039mg 0.031mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.026g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) 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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.