Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Bilimbi, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 401kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.4 g/ 71g (16%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 9 g/ 42g (21%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 68.5 g/ 348g (19%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B3 | 3.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 264 mg/ 750mg (35%) high |
Phosphorus | 104 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 21.1 mg/ 12mg (175%) high |
Sodium | 21 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Dried bilimbi (kamias) — a sour fruit preserved by drying. It’s usually eaten as a tangy side flavor or snack, often mixed into meals or enjoyed as a sweet-sour treat.
Why it matters to health
Dried bilimbi is energy-dense (about 401 kcal per 100g) and provides mostly carbohydrates, with a lot of sugar (42.6g) and some sodium (21mg). It can still be a good way to add flavor to meals, which may help you enjoy healthier food choices. At the same time, because it’s high in sugar and calories, it’s best to keep portions small—especially if you already have sweet items in your day. The fat content is present (9g total, 0.52g saturated), but the bigger things to watch are sugar and overall calorie intake.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a flavor accent: start with 1–2 tablespoons (or a small piece) per serving, not a full bowl.
- Pair it with balanced meals: combine with rice/ulam and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and add non-starchy vegetables to round out your plate.
- If you’re having it as a snack, choose one sweet-sour item only for that snack, and drink water or unsweetened drinks.
- Check your day’s sugar: if you already had dessert or sweet drinks, make dried bilimbi your “small portion” sweet for the day.
- For cooking, add it gradually—its strong sour taste means you don’t need much.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na baboy or hipon with bilimbi, Kinilaw with bilimbi (kamias) garnish, Bilimbi (kamias) chutney or condiment, Dried bilimbi as a sweet-sour snack, Ginataang gulay with kamias (as a tangy side flavor)
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