What is the nutritional value of okra?!
What is the nutritional value of okra?
okra is a vegetable found in southeast asia. I love this vegetable but i don't know its nutritional value.
Answers:
Okra is low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol and sodium. It is also a good source of protein, niacin, Iron, phosphorus, zinc and copper, and a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium and manganese. But bear in mind a large portion of the calories in okra come from sugars. Okra contains known anti-inflammatory nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and Beta Carotene.
Protein Complements: Adding other foods with complementary amino acid profiles to this food may yield a more complete protein source, and improve the quality of some types of restrictive diets.
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Okra (raw), 1 cup (100g)
Calories: 33
Protein: 2.0g
Carbohydrate: 7.6g
Total Fat: 0.1g
Fiber: 3.2g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (21mg), Folate (87.8mcg), and Vitamin A (660 IU)
*Good source of: Magnesium (57mg)
Good source of calcium.