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    Home » This and That » Okra Nutrition Facts: Surprise, it’s a Super Veggie!

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Apr 14, 2009 · About 1 minute to read this article. 4 Comments

    Okra Nutrition Facts: Surprise, it’s a Super Veggie!

    Before I post my super duper okra recipes, I want to get you excited about okra. Though okra was voted most hated veggie, it can actually be quite tasty and nutritious! So I’m here to convert the haters to lovers!

    oKra.
    Okra is actually incredibly healthy despite it’s unappealing reputation. Okra is low in calories. One cup of raw okra only has around 30 calories. And in that low-calorie cup in a whopping 66% RDA of Vitamin K! Okra is also high is calcium, fiber, vitamin C, protein, folate, manganese and magnesium. Why munch not-nutrient-dense celery or iceberg lettuce for a low-calorie veggie when you can munch the much-more-nutrient-dense super food veggie okra!

    Click ahead for the complete nutrition data on OKRA…

    OKRA
    serving size: 1 cup raw, chopped
    (about 6 spears)
    calories: 31
    fat: 0 g
    carbs: 7 g
    protein: 2 g
    fiber: 3 g
    Vitamin K: 66% RDA
    Vitamin C: 35% RDA
    folate: 22% RDA
    thiamin: 13% RDA
    manganese: 50% RDA
    magnesium: 14% RDA

    Phytochemicals:
    Okra – beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin

    Low in calories and an amazing source per calorie of Vitamin K, fiber and Manganese. Okra is a stellar veggie that you have got to learn to love.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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