How many calories are in okro soup?
1 bowl with fish and meat (about 400 g) of okro soup has about 270 calories. A thick, draw soup made from chopped okro, often with fish, crab, wele and meat. Popular with banku, akple and TZ.
Also called okra soup, fetri detsi, okro stew.
- Protein
- 22 g · 33%
- Carbs
- 14 g · 21%
- Fat
- 14 g · 47%
- Fibre
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 950 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- Low
What it does well
- Okro adds fibre and vitamin C
- Good protein from fish, crab and meat
- Lighter than many other soups
Worth watching
- Smoked fish, crab and stock cubes raise the sodium
- Palm oil can add fat
- Wele adds salt and fat
How to make it lighter
- Add more okro and leafy greens
- Use less palm oil
- Choose fresh fish over heavily salted smoked fish
- Pair with a smaller ball of banku or akple
This is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Numbers are estimates that vary by recipe and portion. If you are managing a health condition, talk to your doctor or a dietitian before changing your diet.
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Questions people ask
How many calories are in okro soup?
A 400 g bowl with fish and meat has around 270 calories. The amount of palm oil and meat changes this, and recipes vary.
Is okro soup good for weight loss?
Okro soup is relatively light and high in fibre, so it can help you feel full. Keep the swallow portion moderate.
Is okro soup good for diabetics?
The soup is low in carbohydrate and high in fibre, which makes it a helpful partner. Keep the banku or akple portion small and ask a dietitian or doctor for personalised advice.
Guides
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