Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Horseradish tree lvs, Japanese, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 42kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.4 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 5.5 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 50 mg/ 70mg (71%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 137 mg/ 750mg (18%) source |
Phosphorus | 39 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled horseradish tree leaves (Japanese-style), a leafy vegetable side dish.
Why it matters to health
Horseradish tree leaves are low in calories (about 42 kcal per 100g) and provide dietary fiber (about 1.1g) to help keep you full and support healthy digestion. They also have a small amount of carbohydrates (about 5.5g) and sugar (about 0.5g), with very low sodium (about 5mg), which is helpful if you’re watching your salt intake. The fat is also low (about 1.1g), and there’s no cholesterol.
Healthier tips
- Serve as a vegetable side for lunch or dinner—aim for about 1–2 cups cooked leaves per meal, depending on your appetite and other viands.
- Keep the flavor light: use garlic, onion, calamansi, vinegar, or a small amount of soy sauce instead of salty seasonings.
- If you’re having rice, balance the plate: half rice, half viand + vegetables (including these leaves).
- For snacks, pair with something filling like fruit or a small serving of nuts/boiled egg—so you don’t rely on salty sides.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilagang gulay (boiled mixed vegetables), Ginataang dahon (coconut-based leafy greens), Pinakbet, Laing (taro leaves in gata), Sinigang na gulay
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