Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.3 MG | 18% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 11% | |
| Folate, total | 46 UG | 12% | |
| Choline, total | 9.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 40 UG | 33% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 77 MG | 6% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 32 MG | 3% | |
| Potassium, K | 135 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 241 MG | 10% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | 13% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.4 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (22 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.5g per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (33% DV).
About Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Boiled okra with salt is mild, slightly mucilaginous, and genuinely low-calorie. The slippery texture that puts many people off is actually the soluble fiber doing its work. Protein is decent for a cooked vegetable, fat is minimal, and the overall carbohydrate content is modest. It fits naturally into Southern stews and gumbo precisely because that thickening quality is functional in broth-based dishes rather than a drawback.
Dietary Information
Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (33% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 22 calories per 100 grams, Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 34% of its calories from protein, 82% from carbohydrates, and 9% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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