Carrot Juice vs. Okra
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Okra
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
okra
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and okra:
- Both okra and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Okra has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Okra is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Okra (Okra, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to okra for fat. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for okra, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Okra is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - okra has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - okra has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - okra has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both okra and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - okra has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Okra is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 171% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - okra has 23mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 25 times more Vitamin A than okra - okra has 36ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - okra has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - okra has 31.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Okra has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both carrot juice and okra contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Carrot Juice | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.245 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Okra is an excellent source of calcium and it has 242% more calcium than carrot juice - okra has 82mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - okra has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both okra and carrot juice are high in potassium. Okra is very similar to carrot juice for potassium - okra has 299mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both carrot juice and okra contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Carrot Juice | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 416 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | 27 UG |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 280 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and okra contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than okra per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Okra (Okra, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does okra or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does okra or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, okra and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does okra or carrot juice contain more calcium?
Okra is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than carrot juice - okra has 82mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
Does okra or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both okra and carrot juice are high in potassium. Okra is very similar to carrot juice for potassium - okra has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.