Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Chinese cabbage
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 94% |
| Calories | 21kcal / 2530kcal (0.83%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.7 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 2.9 g/ 348g (0.83%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 34 mg/ 70mg (48%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 120 mg/ 750mg (16%) source |
Phosphorus | 33 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 9 mg/ 1500mg (0.6%) very low |
What is this food?
Chinese cabbage (like pechay/chinese cabbage), a leafy vegetable often used in stir-fry, soups, and hotpot.
Why it matters to health
Chinese cabbage is low in calories (about 21 kcal per 100g) and provides dietary fiber (about 1.2g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has a small amount of carbs and natural sugars, plus very little fat and sodium (about 9mg), which makes it a good choice for building balanced meals. The fiber can help balance your overall eating pattern across your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, especially when paired with rice and protein.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your “volume” vegetable: add a generous serving to your ulam or soup to help you feel satisfied with fewer calories.
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and keep rice to a reasonable serving.
- When stir-frying, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, oyster sauce) and add flavor with garlic, ginger, pepper, or calamansi.
- If you’re eating it in soup, add it near the end so it stays crisp and tasty.
Common Filipino dishes
Pechay with garlic, Chinese cabbage stir-fry, Tinola with cabbage, Pancit canton with vegetables, Hotpot with Chinese cabbage, Vegetable soup
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