Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Ivy gourd lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 48% |
| Calories | 49kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4.9 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.5 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.9 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B3 | 1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 129 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Phosphorus | 83 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Potassium | 850 mg/ 2000mg (42%) high |
Sodium | 11 mg/ 1500mg (0.73%) very low |
Zinc | 0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%) |
What is this food?
Ivy gourd leaves (often cooked like a leafy vegetable). In a 100g serving, it’s low in calories (49 kcal) and provides fiber (3g) with small amounts of carbs (3.9g) and sugar (0.3g).
Why it matters to health
Ivy gourd leaves are a good choice for everyday meals because they help you feel full thanks to dietary fiber (3g), support healthy digestion, and add volume to your plate without adding many calories. They’re also relatively low in sodium (11mg), which is helpful for keeping your overall salt intake in check. The fats are small (1.5g total, 0.26g saturated), so they won’t heavily add to saturated fat when paired with balanced viands.
Healthier tips
- Pair with a protein viand (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a serving of rice or root crops to complete the meal.
- For a typical day: include leafy veggies in your lunch or dinner, and you can also add a small portion to snacks (e.g., as side salad/ulam).
- Go easy on salty seasonings (bagoong, patis, extra salt) and use aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger for flavor.
- If stir-frying, use minimal oil and cook just until tender to keep the veggie tasty.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang ivy gourd leaves (with garlic and tomatoes), Tinola with leafy greens, Adobong kangkong/ivy gourd leaves, Sinigang with leafy greens, Vegetable chop suey with ivy gourd leaves
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