Fruits / Foraged Foods
Libas fruit, unripe
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 80% |
| Calories | 40kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.8 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 8.9 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 3 mg/ 70mg (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 5 mg/ 700mg (0.71%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Potassium | 63 mg/ 2000mg (3%) |
Sodium | 8 mg/ 1500mg (0.53%) very low |
Zinc | 0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%) |
What is this food?
Libas fruit (unripe) — a sour, crunchy wild fruit usually eaten as a vegetable/side or mixed into dishes. For 100g, it’s about 40 kcal and has around 3g fiber and 8.9g carbs.
Why it matters to health
Libas is a good choice for adding fiber to your meals (about 3g per 100g). Fiber helps keep you full longer and supports healthy digestion. It also has low fat (about 0.1g) and very low sodium (about 8mg), which is helpful for everyday eating. The carbs and natural sugars are present (about 8.9g carbs, 2.7g sugar), so it works best as part of a balanced plate—especially when paired with protein and other non-starchy vegetables.
Healthier tips
- Use libas as a side or mix-in for your 3 full meals (e.g., with viand or as part of a fresh salad).
- Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and fiber-rich veggies to make your plate more filling.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion small and avoid adding lots of sugar or sweet sauces.
- For best digestion, wash well and eat it fresh or lightly prepared.
Common Filipino dishes
Kinilaw (with libas), Sinigang (with libas as sour ingredient), Mixed vegetable salad (libas + tomatoes/cucumber), Chopped libas side dish (with bagoong or vinegar), Relish/condiment-style libas (vinegar-based)
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