Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) calories & nutrition


Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) contains 376 calories per serving (19% of a 2,000 kcal daily diet), with 24g fat, 35g carbs, and 9g protein. This nutrition data is based on real meals tracked by Arise app users.

Based on real meals tracked with Arise — the AI calorie counter
Per serving
376 kcal
Fat 23.6 g · Carb 35.3 g · Protein 9.1 g
Per 100 g
72 kcal
Fat 4.5 g · Carb 6.7 g · Protein 1.7 g
Total dish
376.4 kcal
Weight 525 g


Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) photo

What's in Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya)?


Ingredient Amount kcal Fat Carb Protein
Okra 250 g 82.5 0.5 17.5 5
Tomato Sauce 200 ml 124 8 10 3
Onion 50 g 20 0 4.5 0.5
Vegetable Oil 15 ml 135 15 0 0
Garlic 10 g 14.9 0.1 3.3 0.6


Macronutrients (Fat, Carbs, Protein) are shown in grams (g).



Ingredient links

Okra · Tomato Sauce · Onion · Vegetable Oil · Garlic



How does Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) compare to similar dishes?


Dish Weight kcal Protein vs. this dish
Egyptian Baked Fish with Vegetables (Singary) 455g 560 71g +184 kcal, more protein
Egyptian Breakfast Plate 365g 420 18g +44 kcal, more protein
Egyptian Breakfast Platter 600g 936 37g +560 kcal, more protein
Egyptian Breakfast Platter with Orange Juice 630g 590 34g +214 kcal, more protein


Frequently Asked Questions


Is Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) healthy?

In moderation. Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) is calorie-dense at 72 kcal/100 g. With 9g protein and 35g carbs, it provides good nutrition but watch portion sizes.

Is Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) good for weight loss?

At 376 calories per serving, Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya) is calorie-dense. It can fit a weight loss diet if portions are adjusted or paired with lighter options throughout the day.

How much protein is in Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya)?

One serving contains 9g of protein, which is about 9% of the recommended daily protein intake.

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What are the nutrition facts for Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya)?

  • Macro split: fat 56%, carbs 38%, protein 6%
  • Energy density: 72 kcal/100 g (low)
  • Top calorie contributors: Vegetable Oil, Tomato Sauce, Okra


How long does it take to burn off Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya)?

  • Jogging: ~43 min
  • Cycling: ~50 min
  • Walking: ~92 min

* Assumes a 70 kg person, moderate pace.



How much of your daily intake is Egyptian Okra Stew (Bamya)?

  • kcal: 19% of daily intake
  • Fat: 34% of daily intake
  • Carb: 18% of daily intake
  • Protein: 9% of daily intake

* Reference intake: 2000 kcal, fat 70 g, carbs 200 g, protein 100 g.

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