Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Bilimbi
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 23kcal / 2530kcal (0.91%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.5 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 8 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 11 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
Bilimbi (kamias/berimbí-like sour fruit; locally used as a tangy vegetable/ingredient). It’s usually eaten as a sour side dish or mixed into meals for flavor.
Why it matters to health
Bilimbi is low in calories (about 23 kcal per 100 g) and has dietary fiber (1.9 g) which can help keep you full and support regular digestion. It also provides some carbohydrates (4.5 g) with natural sugar (2.6 g) and very low fat (0.2 g). Sodium is also low (4 mg), which is good for everyday meals. Since it’s naturally sour, it can make viands more flavorful without needing lots of oil or heavy sauces.
Healthier tips
- Use bilimbi as a side or flavoring for your viand (e.g., with fish, chicken, or tofu) so your plate stays balanced.
- Pair it with protein (fish, itlog, chicken, tofu) and fiber-rich carbs (brown rice, kamote, or whole grains) for better meal satisfaction.
- Watch added sugar and salty seasonings when cooking—bilimbi is already tangy, so you may need less sweet or less salty ingredients.
- For your daily pattern of 3 meals + 1–2 snacks, keep bilimbi in the meal portion (like lunch or dinner) rather than relying on it as a main “filler.”
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na bilimbi, Ginataang bilimbi, Binilimbing (bilimbi stew), Bilimbi with bagoong, Bilimbi salad with tomatoes
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