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Okra (cooked)

The slime is soluble fiber doing its job; high heat makes it behave.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g22 kcal 1.9 g4.5 g 2.5 g0.2 g
Per 100 kcal— 8.5 g20.5 g 11.4 g1.0 g
Half cup · 80 g18 kcal1.5 g3.6 g2.0 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 27%carbs 66%fat 7%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.4 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium6 mg · 0% DV
Potassium135 mg · 3% DV
Calcium77 mg · 6% DV
Iron0 mg · 2% DV
Magnesium36 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin C16.3 mg · 18% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)14 mcg · 2% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.3 mg · 2% DV
Folate (DFE)46 mcg · 12% DV
Choline8.7 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.19 mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus32 mg · 3% DV
Copper0.09 mg · 10% DV
Potassium : sodium22.5 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.5 g · 3% DVFiber2.0 g · 7% DVPotassium108 mg · 2% DVCalcium62 mg · 5% DVIron0.2 mg · 1% DVMagnesium29 mg · 7% DVSodium4.8 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169261 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1604 gfor 30 g protein
353 kcalthose grams cost
2.5 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsOkra
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliOkra
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastOkra

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gOkra8.5 g#14 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Okra2.5 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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