Nutrient Comparison: Okra VS Tomato Paste per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Okra versus 5 oz of Tomato Paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Okra vs Tomato Paste:
- 5 ounces of Okra have 3.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5, 5 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.7 times more Vitamin K than Tomato Paste.
- While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 2.1 times more Vitamin A, 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.1 times more Vitamin B3 and 15.9 times more Vitamin E than Raw Okra.
- Both Okra and Tomato Paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Okra have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Raw Okra as well as Canned Tomato Paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Okra vs Tomato Paste:
- 5 ounces of Okra have 2.3 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 2.6 times more Manganese and 1.2 times more Water than Tomato Paste.
- While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 3.3 times more Copper, 4.8 times more Iron, 1.4 times more Phosphorus, 3.4 times more Potassium, 7.6 times more Selenium and 8.4 times more Sodium than Raw Okra.
- Both Okra and Tomato Paste contain similar levels of Zinc per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Okra lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 2.5 times more Energy, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate, 8.2 times more Sugars, 10.3 times more Fructose, 1.3 times more Fiber and 2.2 times more Protein than Raw Okra.
- 5 ounces of Okra provide inadequate amounts of Energy
- Both Raw Okra as well as Canned Tomato Paste provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.