Okra
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Okra

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Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins.

One cup (100 grams) of raw okra contains:

  • Calories: 33
  • Carbs: 7 grams
  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Magnesium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
  • Folate: 15% of the DV
  • Vitamin A: 14% of the DV
  • Vitamin C: 26% of the DV
  • Vitamin K: 26% of the DV
  • Vitamin B6: 14% of the DV

    Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins.

    One cup (100 grams) of raw okra contains:

    • Calories: 33
    • Carbs: 7 grams
    • Protein: 2 grams
    • Fat: 0 grams
    • Fiber: 3 grams
    • Magnesium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
    • Folate: 15% of the DV
    • Vitamin A: 14% of the DV
    • Vitamin C: 26% of the DV
    • Vitamin K: 26% of the DV
    • Vitamin B6: 14% of the DV