Vegetables / Pod Vegetables
Hyacinth bean pod, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 34kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.3 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.9 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 6 mg/ 70mg (8%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 21 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 22 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled hyacinth bean pod (a type of young bean pod/vegetable), usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into viands.
Why it matters to health
Hyacinth bean pods are a low-calorie veggie (about 34 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (around 3.2 g). Fiber helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. They also have some carbohydrates (about 6.9 g) with moderate natural sugar (about 2 g), so they fit well as part of balanced meals. Sodium is very low (about 5 mg), which is good for everyday eating. On the fat side, it’s minimal (about 0.1 g total fat), though it has a small amount of saturated fat (about 0.04 g), so it’s best to keep the dish’s overall fat in check by using light cooking methods and not overloading with oily sauces.
Healthier tips
- Serve it as your vegetable side in your 3 full meals (e.g., 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate).
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and smart carbs (rice in proper portions, or swap some rice with extra vegetables).
- For flavor, use garlic, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, calamansi, and herbs more than salty seasoning.
- If you’re adding it to soups or ginisang ulam, keep the oil and sauce moderate so the dish stays light.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang hyacinth beans, Pinakbet with hyacinth beans, Ginisang hyacinth bean pods, Sinigang with hyacinth beans, Vegetable mixed in nilaga
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