In a
1/2 cup okra
(
(1/2 Cup Serving) ) there are about
16
calories out of which
0 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1/2 Cup Serving) 1/2 cup okra is 0.05 g. Within the fat content, a 1/2 cup okra contains 0.01 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.01 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0.01 g of monounsaturated fat.
To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a
(1/2 Cup Serving)
1/2 cup okra
is
0
mg.
A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A
(1/2 Cup Serving)
1/2 cup okra
contains about
1.6 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.
When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single
(1/2 Cup Serving)
1/2 cup okra
contains about
4 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.
Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a
1/2 cup okra
is
3.52 (g), 1% of daily value.
Sugar in a 1/2 cup okra is about 0.6 g and the amount of protein in a
1/2 cup okra
is approximately
1
g.
Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a
1/2 cup okra .
Download Nutrition Facts Label for 1/2 cup okraimage
FAQS Nutrition Facts about 1/2 cup okra - Serving Size: (1/2 Cup Serving)
How many calories in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 16 Calories per serving.
How many carbs in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 3.52g of carbohydrates
How much saturated fat is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains 0.01g of saturated fat
How much polyunsaturated fat is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains 0.01g of polyunsaturated fat
How much monounsaturated Fat is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 0.01g of monosaturated fat
How much cholesterol is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 0mg of cholesterol
How much sodium is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 4mg of sodium
How much potassium is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 0mg of potassium
How much dietary fiber is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 1.6g of dietary fiber
How much sugars is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra has 0.6g of sugars
How much protein is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 1g of protein
How much of Vitamin A is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 4% of Vitamin A
How much of Vitamin C is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 18% of Vitamin C
How much calcium is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 4% of calcium
How much Iron is in 1/2 cup okra?
1/2 cup okra contains about 2% of iron
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |