Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Dikyam
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 246kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.9 g/ 71g (2%) | ||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 56.1 g/ 348g (16%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 8 mg/ 70mg (11%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 90 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 66 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
What is this food?
Dikyam is a type of starchy root vegetable (similar to sweet potato/tuber) eaten as a vegetable or snack when cooked.
Why it matters to health
Dikyam provides carbohydrates for energy, which is helpful for day-to-day activities and for fueling your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks. It also has very low fat and no cholesterol, so it can fit well in a balanced plate. Since it’s starchy, portion size matters—too much at one time can raise your total calorie intake for the day.
Healthier tips
- Enjoy it as part of your plate: pair dikyam with a protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and fiber-rich veggies (e.g., leafy greens or non-starchy vegetables) to help you feel full.
- For snacks, keep it to a small to medium serving (about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite and the rest of your meals).
- Choose healthier cooking: boiled, steamed, or lightly cooked versions are better than very oily or heavily sweetened preparations.
- If you’re having rice or noodles in the same meal, consider a smaller portion of dikyam to avoid too much starch at once.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang dikyam, Inihaw na dikyam, Nilagang dikyam, Dikyam with bagoong, Sweet potato/dikyam mash
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