Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Horseradish tree lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 50% |
| Calories | 108kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 9.7 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 12.7 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.25 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.63 mg/ 1mg (48%) high |
Vit B3 | 3.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Vit C | 137 mg/ 70mg (195%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 369 mg/ 750mg (49%) high |
Phosphorus | 142 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Potassium | 580 mg/ 2000mg (28%) source |
Sodium | 17 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Zinc | 0.6 mg/ 7mg (9%) |
What is this food?
Horseradish tree leaves (often used like leafy greens in ulam). In a 100g serving, it’s about 108 kcal and is naturally rich in fiber.
Why it matters to health
These leaves can support gut health because they’re high in dietary fiber (6.7g per 100g), which helps keep you full and supports regular digestion. They also provide some carbohydrates and natural sugars (4g), but the fiber helps balance how they affect your appetite. For heart health, the fat is low (2g total; 0.3g saturated) and cholesterol is zero. Sodium is also quite low (17mg), which is helpful if you’re mindful of salt from sauces and bagoong. Tip for balance: since it has carbs (12.7g), pair it with lean ulam and keep the rice portion right for your needs.
Healthier tips
- Best as part of your ulam: add a generous serving of the leaves to your meal (e.g., 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite).
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and include a small amount of healthy fat (like a teaspoon of cooking oil) to make the meal more satisfying.
- Watch what you mix with it: if you add salty sauces, bagoong, or lots of patis, that’s where sodium can rise.
- For daily pattern: include it in one of your 3 full meals; snacks can stay lighter (fruit, yogurt, nuts) so your plate stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang dahon (with horseradish tree leaves), Pinakbet with horseradish tree leaves, Sinigang with leafy greens, Chopsuey with leafy greens, Stir-fried horseradish tree leaves (ginisa)
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