Okra composition

Nutritional value of okra

Composition of okra

Nutritional composition of Okra per 100 g.

Nutrient

Content

Calories (kcal.)

33

Carbohydrates (g.)

7,63

Protein (g.)

2

Fat (g.)

0,10

Fiber (g.)

3,20

Vitamin C(mg.)

21,20

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) (mg.)

0,20

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) (mg.)

0,06

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) (mg.)

1

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (mg.)

0,22

Vitamina B9 (Folic acid -) Folates (mcg.)

88

Vitamin A (UI)

660

Vitamina E (mcg. eq. retinol)

66

Calcium (mg.)

81

Magnesium (mg.)

57

Phosphorus (mg.)

63

Sodium (mg.)

8

Potassium (mg.)

303

Iron (mg.)

0,80

Zinc (mg.)

0,60

Copper (mg.)

0,09

Selenium (mcg.)

0,70

Water (g.)

89,58

What is okra good for?

Because of its composition, okra is a vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and flavonoids beneficial for cardiovascular health. It has antioxidant, laxative and diuretic properties.

It is suitable in any balanced diet for healthy fiber intake.

It is also recommended for weight loss plans, people with hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol.

Attention !! For its content in oxalates, you should boil okra before cooking it (discard the broth) and combine with calcium-rich foods, such as almonds, yogurt or cheese

– See: Uses of okra

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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
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8 July, 2024

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