Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Apat-apat fern lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 131kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 7.6 g/ 71g (10%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 24.2 g/ 348g (6%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.29 mg/ 1mg (22%) source |
Vit B3 | 2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%) |
Vit C | 64 mg/ 70mg (91%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 41 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 81 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 12.5 mg/ 12mg (104%) high |
What is this food?
Apat-apat fern (lvs) — a leafy vegetable (about 100g serving).
Why it matters to health
Apat-apat fern is a good choice for everyday meals because it adds fiber-rich carbs with very low fat (about 0.4g per 100g) and no cholesterol. The carbs you get here come mainly from plant sources, which can help you feel full and support regular digestion. Since it’s a vegetable, it’s also a nice way to balance meals that are often heavier in rice, noodles, or fried viands.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your ulam for lunch or dinner, paired with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible serving of rice.
- Try adding it to soups, ginisang dishes, or mixed veggie sautés to increase volume without adding much fat.
- If you’re cooking with oil, keep the oil to a small amount—use garlic, onion, tomatoes, or broth for flavor.
- For snacks, you can also include a small portion of vegetable-based sides (like a light soup) instead of purely sweet or fried snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang gulay, Ginisang apat-apat (fern leaves) with garlic and tomatoes, Tinola with leafy greens, Sinigang na gulay, Paksiw with vegetables
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