Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Lagikway lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 30kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.3 g/ 71g (1%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 5.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 11 mg/ 70mg (15%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 120 mg/ 750mg (16%) source |
Phosphorus | 27 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Sodium | 10 mg/ 1500mg (0.67%) very low |
What is this food?
Lagikway (lvs), boiled — a simple boiled leafy vegetable dish (about 100g).
Why it matters to health
It’s a low-calorie veggie, so it helps you add volume to meals without piling on calories. It also provides some carbohydrates and natural sugars (about 2.4g per 100g), which can support energy, while keeping fat very low (about 0.4g) and cholesterol at 0. Sodium is also low (about 10mg), which is good for everyday heart-friendly eating—especially when paired with other foods that may be saltier.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your side vegetable for lunch and dinner (aim for 1–2 cups per meal, depending on your appetite).
- Keep the cooking simple: boil or lightly sauté with minimal oil, and avoid adding too much bagoong/soy sauce.
- If you’re eating it with salty viands, balance the plate by choosing less salty sauces and adding more plain vegetables.
- For snacks, you can also include small portions of boiled greens with a main snack (e.g., with fruit or a small serving of rice) to improve meal balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Lagikway (boiled leafy greens), Dinengdeng, Pinakbet, Ginisang kangkong, Laing
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