Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Lettuce tree, young lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 62% |
| Calories | 43kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.6 g/ 71g (5%) | ||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 5 g/ 348g (1%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.24 mg/ 1mg (18%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 36 mg/ 70mg (51%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 345 mg/ 750mg (46%) high |
Phosphorus | 46 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 4.5 mg/ 12mg (37%) high |
What is this food?
Lettuce tree, young leaves (a leafy vegetable). It’s mostly water and fiber, with a small amount of carbs and very little fat.
Why it matters to health
Young lettuce leaves help you feel full without adding many calories (good for building balanced meals). They also add fiber to support regular digestion and help balance your overall daily food intake. With very low fat and no cholesterol, they’re a light option to pair with rice and ulam. Since it’s not very calorie-dense, it works well as part of your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine—especially when you want more volume and nutrients on your plate.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your ulam/side: pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a reasonable serving of rice.
- Keep the dressing light: go easy on oil, creamy sauces, or salty bagoong.
- For better texture and taste, mix with other veggies (e.g., tomatoes, carrots) and add herbs/acid like calamansi or vinegar.
- If you’re eating it as a snack, combine with protein (e.g., boiled egg or tofu) to stay satisfied longer.
Common Filipino dishes
Laing, Pinakbet, Sinigang (with leafy greens), Chopsuey, Ginisang gulay, Ensaladang gulay
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