Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Horseradish tree lvs, Japanese
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 29% |
| Calories | 60kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.2 g/ 71g (8%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.28 mg/ 1mg (23%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.42 mg/ 1mg (32%) high |
Vit B3 | 2.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (17%) source |
Vit C | 177 mg/ 70mg (252%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 262 mg/ 750mg (34%) high |
Phosphorus | 90 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 6 mg/ 12mg (50%) high |
Sodium | 9 mg/ 1500mg (0.6%) very low |
What is this food?
Horseradish tree leaves (Japanese horseradish leaves), a leafy vegetable.
Why it matters to health
These leaves are low in calories (about 60 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (about 3.6 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also have a small amount of fat (about 1.6 g) with low saturated fat (about 0.24 g) and very low sodium (about 9 mg), which is helpful for everyday heart-friendly eating. The carbs are modest (about 5.2 g), so they can fit well alongside rice or other main foods.
Healthier tips
- Pair with your main meals: add a serving of these leaves to your 3 full meals (e.g., as ulam or mixed into viand).
- For better balance, combine with a protein source (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a reasonable portion of rice or other carbs.
- Keep cooking simple: light sauté or steam to preserve taste and nutrients; go easy on salty sauces.
- If you’re having them as a snack, keep portions small and pair with protein (like boiled egg or tofu) to stay satisfied.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang dahon (leafy greens), Tinola (add leafy greens at the end), Sinigang (add greens near serving time), Paksiw with leafy greens, Adobong gulay
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