Okra Benefits & Nutrition
Okra benefits: nutrition per 100 g (33 kcal, 3.2 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Bhindi / ladyfinger.
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Bhindi / ladyfinger · Vegetables
- 33 kcalenergy
- 1.9 gprotein
- 3.2 gfibre
- Mar–Sep (summer & monsoon)best season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of okra
- Is a source of soluble fibre (the ‘slime’), which may support digestion.
- Provides vitamin K, vitamin C and folate.
- Low in calories.
How to eat it
Stir-fry dry bhindi with little oil, or add to sambar and kadhi.
How much a day: As a vegetable in normal meals.
Who should be careful
- Moderately high in oxalate — limit if you have had kidney stones.
Best season in India
Mar–Sep (summer & monsoon). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of okra?
Is a source of soluble fibre (the ‘slime’), which may support digestion. Provides vitamin K, vitamin C and folate. Low in calories.
How much okra can I have a day?
As a vegetable in normal meals. Stir-fry dry bhindi with little oil, or add to sambar and kadhi.
Who should be careful with okra?
Moderately high in oxalate — limit if you have had kidney stones.
When is okra in season in India?
Mar–Sep (summer & monsoon).
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