Bell Pepper vs Okra – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing bell pepper to okra, we picked the okra.

Why?

It wasn’t a close one, today!

In terms of macros, okra has nearly 2x the fiber, slightly more carbs, and more than 2x the protein, winning this first round easily.

In the category of vitamins, bell peppers have more of vitamins C and E, while okra has more of vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and K, winning by a large margin. You might be wondering about vitamin A; if the bell peppers are red or yellow, then they have more; if the bell peppers are green, then okra has more. Doesn’t change the overall result for the category though; it’s still, on balance, a clear win for okra on vitamins either way.

Looking at minerals, bell peppers are not higher in any minerals, while okra has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, for an even more one-sided victory for okra in this round.

In other considerations, okra is higher in polyphenols, so that’s another point in okra’s favor.

Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for okra, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

You might like:

A Spectrum Of Specialties: Which Bell Peppers To Pick? ← about the various differences between the assorted colors of bell pepper

Enjoy!