Okra
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 33 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 33 kcal in each 100g:
About Okra
Relatively high in fibre; good for light-meal vegetables.
Health Benefits of Okra
Standout fibre
Okra has ~3.2g fibre per 100g - on the higher side for vegetables. Its slippery juice comes from okra polysaccharides (pectin and mucilage), a soluble fibre that boosts satiety and slows sugar absorption - good for dieting and blood-sugar control.
Good calcium and several vitamins
Okra's calcium is decent among vegetables, plus vitamins A, C and K. Its polysaccharides also protect the gastrointestinal lining - moderate intake supports digestive health.
Choosing and cooking
Pick tender pods 5-10cm long, bright green with intact fuzz, that snap cleanly when bent. Blanch-and-dip, stir-fry or curry; cooking whole keeps the most of the slippery nutrients. A 1-2 minute blanch is best; longer turns it mushy.