Aquatic Foods
Drepane, speckled Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 28% | |
| Calories | 80kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.4 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 16.8 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 34 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 137 mg/ 700mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 88 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Drepane, speckled (a leafy vegetable).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This vegetable is low in calories (about 80 kcal per 100 g) and has very little fat (1.4 g total; 0.56 g saturated). It has no carbs, sugar, or fiber listed in the data, and it’s also relatively low in sodium (88 mg per 100 g). Including vegetables like this in your daily meals helps you add volume and nutrients to your plate without adding many calories—useful when you’re aiming for balanced 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use it as your ulam at lunch or dinner, paired with a palm-sized serving of rice and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs).
- For better fullness, add a small amount of healthy cooking fat (like 1–2 teaspoons of oil) and mix with garlic/onion, then season lightly.
- If you’re watching sodium, avoid salty bagoong, patis, or extra seasoning; taste first before adding more.
- Try it in ginisang, nilaga, or as part of a mixed vegetable dish.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang gulay, Tinola with leafy greens, Nilagang gulay, Paksiw with vegetables, Vegetable chopsuey
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