Vegetables / Marrow Vegetables
Chayote lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 35% |
| Calories | 44kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4.6 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.7 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 20 mg/ 70mg (28%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 81 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 68 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
What is this food?
Chayote leaves (chayote lvs) — the leafy greens of the chayote plant. They’re usually cooked like other vegetables (sautéed, boiled, or mixed in viands).
Why it matters to health
Chayote leaves are a low-calorie vegetable (about 44 kcal per 100 g) and help you add volume to meals without piling on calories. They also bring carbohydrates for energy, while being very low in fat and sodium (around 1 mg per 100 g), which supports a heart-friendly plate. The small amount of saturated fat is also minimal, making it a good everyday choice for building balanced meals.
Healthier tips
- Use chayote leaves as your vegetable base in lunch or dinner (e.g., half of your plate as veggies).
- Pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken breast, tofu, eggs) and a carb you can control (rice, kamote, or corn).
- When cooking, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) and choose lighter seasoning (garlic, onion, herbs).
- Good for snacks too: add a small serving to a meal or make a simple veggie side so you still get 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang chayote leaves, Chayote leaves with garlic and bagoong, Pinakbet with chayote leaves, Sinigang with chayote leaves, Adobong gulay (chayote leaves)
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