Foraged Foods / Wild Fruits
Drepane, speckled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 28% |
| Calories | 80kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16.8 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.4 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 34 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 137 mg/ 700mg (19%) source |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 88 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Drepane, speckled (a leafy vegetable).
Why it matters to health
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
- 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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