Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Cassava lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 43kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.4 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.7 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 84 mg/ 70mg (120%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 102 mg/ 750mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 48 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled cassava leaves (cassava lvs) — the leafy greens of the cassava plant, cooked until tender.
Why it matters to health
Cassava leaves are a good fiber source (about 4.1 g per 100 g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full. They also provide some carbohydrates (about 5.7 g) and a small amount of natural sugars (about 1.1 g), plus very low fat and sodium (about 4 mg), making them a practical add-on to meals. Since they’re leafy greens, they’re generally a helpful choice for building balanced plates with vegetables.
Healthier tips
- Use cassava leaves as your ulam in your 3 full meals (e.g., 1–2 servings of veggies per meal).
- Pair with a good protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and a sensible rice portion to keep meals balanced.
- Keep cooking simple: boil or lightly sauté with minimal oil; go easy on salty bagoong or extra salty seasonings.
- If you’re adding them to snacks (like with rice cakes or sandwiches), still aim to keep snacks lighter and balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang cassava leaves, Dinengdeng (cassava leaves version), Cassava leaves with bagoong, Pinakbet with cassava leaves, Sautéed cassava leaves with garlic
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