Okro Nutrition Facts

Description: Okro,green pod,fresh,raw

Local Names: Kubew (Hausa), Okwuru (Igbo), Ila (Yoruba), Ateke (Ibibio), Ikong Etighi (Efik)

Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

Category: Vegetables and Products

Calories in Okro

The calories in 100 grams of Okro is 59.645 calories (kcal).

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Summary of Okro , Kubew (Hausa), Okwuru (Igbo), Ila (Yoruba), Ateke (Ibibio), Ikong Etighi (Efik) Nutrition Info

Serving size of 100 grams of Okro , Kubew (Hausa), Okwuru (Igbo), Ila (Yoruba), Ateke (Ibibio), Ikong Etighi (Efik) contains 59.645 calories, 2.71g of Protein, 1.475g of Fat, and 7.91g of Carbs.

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