Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Lettuce tree, young lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 26kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%) | ||
Total Fat | 1.2 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 3.1 g/ 348g (0.89%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 27 mg/ 70mg (38%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 545 mg/ 750mg (72%) high |
Phosphorus | 25 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
What is this food?
Lettuce tree (young leaves) that’s been boiled. It’s a leafy vegetable, usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into viands.
Why it matters to health
This boiled lettuce tree is low in calories (about 26 kcal per 100g), so it helps you add volume to meals without piling on energy. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates and very little fat, making it a good choice to balance heavier dishes like rice, fried foods, or fatty viands. Since it’s leafy and tender, it’s also a helpful everyday option for hydration and overall meal balance.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a complete meal: rice + lean ulam + lettuce tree for better balance.
- For snacks, you can keep it as a light side (e.g., with boiled egg or tofu) instead of adding more fried snacks.
- To keep it tasty, season lightly with garlic, onion, calamansi, or a small amount of bagoong/soy—then add more flavor through herbs and aromatics rather than extra oil.
- Aim for a consistent veggie serving at each meal (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), so your plate stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Laing (with leafy greens), Pinakbet, Sinigang with leafy vegetables, Ginisang gulay (boiled/sauteed greens), Tinola (with greens)
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