Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Okra VS Boiled California Red Kidney Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Okra	20%	4%	76%
Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	29%	1%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Okra	Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.6% 46.8kcal	6.06% 176kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	0.13% 0.13g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.12% 0.037g	0.062% 0.02g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.089% 0.001g	2.83% 0.045g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.22% 0.037g	0.17% 0.028g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.12% 10.6g	24.4% 31.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.9% 2.1g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.1% 0.81g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.45g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.85g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12% 4.54g	34.7% 13g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.9% 2.74g	23% 13g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Okra	Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	5.67% 51μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	23.6% 0.28mg	15.2% 0.18mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.54% 0.085mg	6.76% 0.088mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.86% 1.4mg	4.8% 0.77mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.95% 0.35mg	6.2% 0.31mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	23.4% 0.3mg	11.3% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	21.3% 85μg	26.2% 105μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	36.2% 32.6mg	1.9% 1.7mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	2.55% 0.38mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	37% 44.4μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Okra	Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11.6% 116mg	9.36% 94mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	17% 0.15mg	45.5% 0.41mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	11% 0.88mg	53% 4.22mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	19.2% 80.8mg	16% 68mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	48.6% 1.1mg	19.6% 0.45mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	12.4% 86.5mg	27.7% 194mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	12.5% 424mg	17.5% 594mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	3.1% 1.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.66% 9.92mg	0.38% 5.67mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7.47% 0.82mg	11% 1.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.43% 127g	2.56% 95g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Okra VS Boiled California Red Kidney Beans per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Okra versus 5 oz of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Okra vs Boiled California Red Kidney Beans:

• 5 ounces of Okra have more Vitamin A, 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 19.2 times more Vitamin C than Boiled California Red Kidney Beans.
• Both Okra and Boiled California Red Kidney Beans provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Raw Okra as well as Boiled California Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Okra vs Boiled California Red Kidney Beans:

• 5 ounces of Okra have 1.2 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Manganese and 1.3 times more Water than Boiled California Red Kidney Beans.
• While 5 oz of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans contain 2.7 times more Copper, 4.8 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium, 1.7 times more Selenium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Raw Okra.
• Both Okra and Boiled California Red Kidney Beans contain similar levels of Magnesium per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Okra lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans contain 3.8 times more Energy, 32 times more Omega 3, 3 times more Carbohydrate, 2.9 times more Fiber and 4.7 times more Protein than Raw Okra.
• 5 ounces of Okra provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 3
• Both Raw Okra as well as Boiled California Red Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.