Okra nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Okra, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Okra
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 33 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Okra glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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N/A (-) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (100 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -5.6 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 | 45 mg |
Okra calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of okra | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 33 |
| Calories for different varieties of okra | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Okra, raw (this food) | 33 | 100 g |
| Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 22 | 100 g |
| Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 22 | 100 g |
| Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 29 | 100 g |
| Okra, frozen, unprepared | 30 | 100 g |
| Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 34 | 100 g |
Okra Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Okra glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
108µg of 900µg
12%
Vitamin E:
0.81mg of 15mg
5.4%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
69mg of 90mg
77%
Vitamin B1:
0.6mg of 1mg
50%
Vitamin B2:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
3mg of 16mg
19%
Vitamin B5:
0.74mg of 5mg
15%
Vitamin B6:
0.65mg of 1mg
50%
Folate:
180µg of 400µg
45%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
37mg of 550mg
6.7%
Vitamin K:
94µg of 120µg
78%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.9 g of 50 g
1.9 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.5 g of 300 g
7.5 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
89.6 g of 2,000 g
89.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.9 g
0.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
51mg of 280mg
18%
Threonine:
195mg of 1,050mg
19%
Isoleucine:
207mg of 1,400mg
15%
Leucine:
315mg of 2,730mg
12%
Lysine:
243mg of 2,100mg
12%
Methionine:
63mg of 1,050mg
6%
Phenylalanine:
195mg of 1,750mg
11%
Valine:
273mg of 1,820mg
15%
Histidine:
93mg of 700mg
13%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.03 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.34 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
0.32 g
Fructose:
0.57 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Okra
Sugar:
1.5 g
Fiber:
3.2 g
Other:
2.8 g
All nutrients for Okra per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 4% | 37% | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% | 93% |
1.4 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 1.9g | 5% | 78% |
1.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0% | 88% |
175.3 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% | 18% |
2.3 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 4.3g | N/A | 59% |
12.7 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 7.5g | 2% | 54% |
3.8 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 57mg | 14% | 20% |
2.5 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 82mg | 8% | 25% |
1.5 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 299mg | 9% | 37% |
2 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 8% | 73% |
4.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | 63% |
6.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | 25% |
1.3 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | 48% |
1.3 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 5% | 66% |
10.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 0.34g | 0% | 97% |
45 times less than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 61mg | 9% | 74% |
3 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 7mg | 0% | 87% |
70 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | 69% |
5.4 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | 34% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 17% | 34% |
1.3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 78% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 6% | 69% |
9.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | 78% |
4.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 17% | 47% |
1.8 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 31µg | 26% | 45% |
3.2 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 60µg | 15% | 32% |
Equal to Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | 90% |
226.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 12mg | 2% | 83% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | N/A | 90% |
576.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03g | N/A | 93% |
1747.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
17.9 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
11.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
13.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | 93% |
23.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
5.6 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.6 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
10.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.09mg | 0% | 92% |
22.3 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 93% |
24.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.57g | 1% | 88% |
10.4 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
0.29%
Total Fat
0.19g
0.12%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.3%
Sodium 7mg
2.5%
Total Carbohydrate
7.5g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3.2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
82mg
8.2%
Iron
0.62mg
7.8%
Potassium
299mg
8.8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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