Fried okra
Medium GI
GL 15.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 13 per 100 g
- Good source of dietary fiber
- High glycemic load from breading
Fried okra has a glycemic index of 55, higher than plain Okra (20). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 15.6.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Okra
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g
Okra - Boiled okraGI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g pickled
Pickled okra - GI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g baked
Baked okra with minimal oil and spices - Okra in tomato sauceGI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g tomato sauce
- Oven-roasted okra with olive oilGI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g roasted
- GI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g steamed
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.05 g |
| Insoluble | 2.45 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated | 2.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 9 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good source of dietary fiber
- Contains beneficial unsaturated fats
- High glycemic load from breading
- High sodium content
- Deep-fried in inflammatory fats
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fried okra?
Fried okra has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 15.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 13.
Is Fried okra good for people with insulin resistance?
Fried okra has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Steamed okra pods.
Which form of Okra has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Okra in this database, Boiled okra has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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