Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
Horseradish tree pod
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 49% |
| Calories | 93kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.5 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 19.9 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 196 mg/ 70mg (280%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 41 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 51 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Sodium | 85 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Horseradish tree pod (a pod vegetable). It’s a plant-based food that’s usually eaten like a vegetable side—good for adding crunch and flavor to meals.
Why it matters to health
For health, it helps because it’s low in fat (about 0.4 g per 100 g) and provides dietary fiber (about 6.5 g). Fiber supports better digestion and helps you feel full, which is useful when you’re aiming for balanced meals (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day). It also has carbohydrates (about 19.9 g) and sugar (about 3.5 g), so pairing it with lean protein and healthy fats can make your meal more satisfying. Sodium is relatively low (about 85 mg), which is helpful when you’re mindful of salt from sauces and processed condiments.
Healthier tips
- Serve it as a vegetable side: aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup per meal (or roughly 50–100 g) depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate.
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a smart carb portion (rice, kamote, or corn) to balance fiber and energy.
- Watch the “extras”: go easy on salty bagoong, patis, and soy sauce; use herbs, calamansi, vinegar, garlic, or spices for flavor.
- If you’re having it as part of a snack, keep the portion smaller and pair with protein (e.g., boiled egg or nuts) for better fullness.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang horseradish pod, Pinakbet with horseradish pod, Sinigang with horseradish pod, Stir-fried horseradish pod with garlic, Adobong gulay with horseradish pod
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