Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Glynus lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 74% |
| Calories | 39kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.7 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 4.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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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 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 66 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 26 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Potassium | 275 mg/ 2000mg (13%) |
Sodium | 164 mg/ 1500mg (10%) |
Zinc | 1 mg/ 7mg (15%) |
What is this food?
Glynus lvs (glynus leaves) — a leafy vegetable. Per 100g, it’s low in calories (39 kcal) and provides fiber (3.3g) and some carbohydrates (4.2g), with a small amount of sugar (0.8g).
Why it matters to health
Leafy vegetables like glynus leaves help you feel full with fewer calories because they’re rich in dietary fiber. The fiber supports regular digestion and can help balance your meals when you eat it alongside rice and viands. It also has low fat (0.8g) and no cholesterol, which is helpful for heart-friendly eating. There’s some sodium (164mg per 100g), so it’s best to avoid salty pairings (like bagoong or extra salty sauces) to keep your overall sodium in check.
Healthier tips
- Use glynus leaves as your pang-sahog for lunch or dinner (e.g., in ginisang gulay or soup) to add volume and fiber.
- Pair with a balanced plate: 1/2 gulay, 1/4 ulam/protein (fish, chicken, tofu), and 1/4 rice.
- If you’re adding flavor, go easy on salty condiments; use garlic, onion, herbs, calamansi, or vinegar for taste.
- For snacks, you can include a small serving of vegetable-based soup or stir-fry instead of fried snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang gulay, Tinola with leafy greens, Sinigang na gulay, Vegetable soup, Chopsuey (with extra vegetables)
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