Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
adobong sitaw
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 4 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 280g |
| Calories | 238kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.28 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 13.05 g/ 42g (31%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 19.27 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%) |
Vit B1 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (17%) |
Vit B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B3 | 1.68 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 18.55 mg/ 70mg (26%) |
Vit B6 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B9 | 0.04 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.01%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 0 mg AT/ 10mg AT (0%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 0.41 mcg/ 61mcg (0.67%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0 mg/ 5mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 124.45 mg/ 750mg (16%) |
Phosphorus | 105.41 mg/ 700mg (15%) |
Iron | 2.82 mg/ 12mg (23%) |
Sodium | 695.55 mg/ 1500mg (46%) |
Copper | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Magnesium | 2.63 mg/ 240mg (1%) |
Potassium | 17.93 mg/ 2000mg (0.9%) |
Selenium | 0.03 µg/ 38µg (0.08%) |
Zinc | 0.01 mg/ 7mg (0.15%) |
Manganese | 0.03 mg/ 2mg (1%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| String/Yard long bean pod, green, boiled (453g) veg |
| Pork belly, boiled (113g) protein |
| Soy sauce (120g) seasoning |
| Vinegar (80g) flavor |
| Onion, Bombay bulb (67g) flavor |
| Garlic bulb (40g) flavor |
| Sugar, white, refined (5g) sweetener |
| Water, bottled, generic (240g) |
| Salt, table, iodized (0g) seasoning |
| Spices, pepper, black (1g) flavor |
What is this food?
Adobong sitaw is a Filipino vegetable dish made with green beans (sitaw) cooked in a savory adobo-style sauce, usually with garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce. It’s typically served as a viand/ulam alongside rice.
Why it matters to health
Sitaw provides dietary fiber (about 3.9 g per 280 g serving), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. The dish also has carbohydrates (about 19.3 g) and some natural sugars (about 2.4 g), which fit well in a balanced meal. However, this serving also has moderate fat (13.1 g, with saturated fat 4.2 g) and higher sodium (about 696 mg), mainly from soy sauce. If you’re watching blood pressure or salt intake, it’s good to keep portions and frequency in mind. A helpful approach is to enjoy it as part of your daily pattern—3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks—and balance it with lighter sides and the right rice portion.
Healthier tips
- Portion: Keep adobong sitaw to about 1 cup to 1.5 cups (or around 280 g if that’s your usual serving), especially if you also have salty viands.
- Balance with rice: Pair with smaller rice servings and add a lean protein (fish, chicken breast, tofu) if needed for a complete meal.
- Watch the sauce: If you can, use less soy sauce or dilute slightly with water so the beans get flavor without too much sodium.
- Choose healthier cooking: Go easy on added oil; the dish already has some fat depending on preparation.
- Build a colorful plate: Add a non-starchy veggie side (like lettuce or cucumber) to increase volume and fiber without extra salt.
Common Filipino dishes
Adobong sitaw, Adobong manok, Sinigang na baboy, Kare-kare, Tinola, Ginisang ampalaya
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