Calories in Fried okra
Generic food Cooked Vegetables
Fried okra contains 219 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (8 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fried vegetables on FoodFactly (218 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 219 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 316 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 3.9 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 30.4 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.28 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 102 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.04 µg | 2% |
| Choline C | 15.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 53 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 111 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 5.5 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.9 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 3.7 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Fat12.8 gbelow the median for fried vegetables (median 12.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium316 mgabove the median for fried vegetables (median 315 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.39 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 69 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 176 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 33 µg |
| Folate, food C | 46 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried cauliflower Cooked | 218 | 4 g | 21.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried green tomatoes Cooked | 216 | 3.7 g | 21.8 g | 12.8 g |
| Fried broccoli Cooked | 223 | 4.3 g | 22.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried green beans Cooked | 223 | 4 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried eggplant Cooked | 218 | 3.7 g | 22.3 g | 12.8 g |
| Fried mushrooms Cooked | 222 | 4.6 g | 21.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried summer squash, yellow or green Cooked | 216 | 3.8 g | 21.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Pickles, fried Cooked | 213 | 3.4 g | 20.7 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked fried okra?
100 g of cooked fried okra has 219 kcal. 1 piece (8 g): about 18 kcal. 1 cup (90 g): about 197 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked fried okra?
Cooked fried okra contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.31 g in 1 piece (8 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried vegetables, that is above the median (median 3.7 g).
How many carbs are in cooked fried okra?
Cooked fried okra has 22.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked fried okra?
Cooked fried okra contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked fried okra contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (26% DV), Vitamin K (25% DV), Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), Vitamin E (16% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fried okra?
100 g contains 316 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710054. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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