About Okra

Nutrient composition of okra List of Nutrients in Okra (Contains per 100 grams) Component Name Content Component Name Content Edible Part 88 Water (grams), 86.2 Energy (kilocalories) 37 Energy (kilojoules) 155, Protein (grams) 2, Fat (grams) 0.1, Carbohydrates (grams) 11, Dietary Fiber (grams) 3.9, Cholesterol (mg) 0, ash (g) 0.7, vitamin A (mg) 52, carotene (mg) 310, retinol (mg) 0, thiamine (mg) 0.05, riboflavin (mg) 0.09, niacin (mg) 1, vitamin C (mg) 4, vitamin E (T) (mg) 1.03, a-E 0.92（ β-γ)- E 0.11 δ- E 0, calcium (mg) 45, phosphorus (mg) 65, potassium (mg) 95, sodium (mg) 3.9, magnesium (mg) 29, iron (mg) 0.1, zinc (mg) 0.23, selenium (micrograms) 0.51, copper (mg) 0.07, manganese (mg) 0.28. The nutritional value and efficacy of okra 1. The tender fruit of okra contains a viscous liquid, as well as arabinose, galactose, rhamnan, protein, etc. It is often consumed to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, and strengthen the stomach and intestines. 2. Okra contains various nutrients such as iron, calcium, and sugars, which have the effect of preventing anemia. 3. Okra contains vitamin A and β— Carotenoids, etc., are beneficial for retinal health and maintenance of vision when consumed regularly. 4. Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which can enhance human cancer prevention and resistance. 5. Okra is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has a health effect on the skin, but also can make the skin white and tender. 6. Okra is also rich in calcium content. And its oxalic acid content is low, so its calcium absorption and utilization rate is higher, which is better than milk. It is a good source of calcium for vegetarians and developing children. 7. The mucin in okra has the effect of inhibiting sugar absorption, so it has been used as a folk prescription for treating diabetes in recent years. 8. Okra also contains special medicinal ingredients that can strengthen the kidney and tonify deficiency, and have auxiliary therapeutic effects on male organic diseases, earning the reputation of "plant Viagra".