USDA-derived comparison

Okra vs Spinach

Okra leads for Vitamin B1; Spinach answers with Vitamin K, Folate and Vitamin C.

Who each is for: Choose okra for vitamin B1. Choose spinach for vitamin K and folate.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Okra

Typical serving: 1 cup (100g)

13/100

More vitamin B1
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Spinach

Typical serving: 2 cups (60g)

27/100

More vitamin KMore folateMore vitamin CMore vitamin A
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientOkraSpinach
Calories33 kcal23 kcal
Protein2 g3 g
Carbs7 g4 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber3 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium7 mg79 mg
Potassium299 mg558 mg
Calcium82 mg99 mg
Iron0.6 mg2.7 mg
Magnesium57 mg79 mg
Zinc0.6 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C23 mg28 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate60 µg194 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of okra is about 100g, 2 cups of spinach about 60g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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