With its unique texture, taste and appearance, okra is an intriguing ingredient and a staple in Southern cuisine. Okra is also quite good for you, offering many nutrients that support digestion, heart health and immunity while being low in calories.

Like other vegetables , okra is rich in gut- and heart-healthy fiber, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor. But what sets okra apart is the other nutrients it provides, particularly vitamin C and folate, Rizzo adds.

While frying okra may not be the healthiest way to get those nutrients, this vegetable can be both satisfyingly tasty and good for you when used in the kitchen.

Okra Nutrition

In a cup of okra , you'll find:

33 calories

0 grams fat

8 grams carbohydrate

3 grams fiber

2 grams sugar

2 grams

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