Vegetables

Okra, raw

FDC 169260cup (100 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 97 · +4 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Okra, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 97 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 17 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (26% DV), a good source of magnesium (14% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (11% DV). Most of its 33 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.9 g · 20%Carb 7.5 g · 76%Fat 0.2 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories33 kcal2%
Total fat0.19 g0%
Saturated fat0.03 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium7 mg0%
Carbohydrate7.5 g3%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Sugars1.5 g
Protein1.9 g4%
Potassium299 mg6%
Calcium82 mg6%
Iron0.62 mg3%
Magnesium57 mg14%
Vitamin C23 mg26%
Vitamin A36 µg4%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%

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FDC 169260

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C26% DV
Magnesium14% DV
Dietary fiber11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density97 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.9 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g3.2 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g7 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Pimento, cannedDensity 98 vs 97Arugula, rawDensity 98 vs 97Chives, rawDensity 98 vs 97

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