πΉππππππ₯π€ πππ ππ€ππ€ π π πππ£π Okra, also known as gumbo or ladiesβ fingers, is a warm-season vegetable. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. It contains a sticky juice that people use to thicken sauces. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, one cup of raw okra, weighing 100 grams (g) contains: 33 calories 1.9 g of protein 0.2 g of fat 7.5 g of carbohydrates 3.2 g of fiber 1.5 g of sugar 31.3 milligrams (mg) of vitamin K 299 mg of potassium 7 mg of sodium 23 mg of vitamin C 0.2 mg of thiamin 57 mg of magnesium 82 mg of calcium 0.215 mg of vitamin B6 60 micrograms (mcg) of folate 36 mcg of vitamin A Okra also provides some iron, niacin, phosphorus, and copper. via: Medical News Today #HealthBenefitsOfVegesFruits
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