Country Style Pan-fried Okra Recipe

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Country Style Pan-fried Okra has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 16.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for Country Style Pan-fried Okra, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	8%
	Calories from Fat	61%
	Calories from Carbs	31%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Vitamin C
No Cholesterol
Very low in Sodium
High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	460 IU	9.2%
Vitamin C	26.1 mg	43.5%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	4 mg	13.3%
Thiamin	0.29 mg	19.2%
Riboflavin	0.13 mg	7.9%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.31 mg	15.7%
Folate	88.8 mcg	22.2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.39 mg	3.9%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	125 mg	12.5%
Iron	0.94 mg	5.2%
Magnesium	64 mg	16%
Phosphorus	69 mg	6.9%
Potassium	235.4 mg	6.7%
Sodium	11.1 mg	0.5%
Zinc	0.81 mg	5.4%
Copper	0.15 mg	7.7%
Manganese	0.54 mg	27.1%
Selenium	3.9 mcg	5.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	16.2 g	5.4%
Dietary Fiber	4.5 g	18%
Sugars	3.9 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	4.1 g	8.2%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	14.1 g	21.7%
Saturated Fat	1.1 g	5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat	8.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	4.2 g


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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.1 g 21.7%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 11.1 mg 0.5%

Total Carbohydrates 16.2 g 5.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 4.1 g 8.2%

Vitamin A 9.2% Vitamin C 43.5%

Calcium 12.5% Iron 5.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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