Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Madras thorn
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 50% |
| Calories | 93kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.2 g/ 71g (4%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||
Total Carbs | 19.1 g/ 348g (5%) | ||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.27 mg/ 1mg (22%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 143 mg/ 70mg (204%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 13 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 42 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 19 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Madras thorn (a leafy/vegetable-type plant). It’s usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into meals, and it’s relatively low in fat but has natural sugars.
Why it matters to health
For health, madras thorn can help add volume and fiber-like benefits to your plate while keeping fat low (about 0.4g per 100g). It also provides carbohydrates and naturally occurring sugars (about 16.6g per 100g) and very low sodium (about 19mg per 100g), which makes it a good option for everyday meals. Since it still has carbs and sugars, it’s best to pair it with protein and fiber-rich foods (like fish, eggs, beans, or brown rice) so your meals stay balanced and your energy lasts longer.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a vegetable side for lunch or dinner (about 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite and the rest of your meal).
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a smart carb portion (rice, corn, or root crops) to balance the carbs from the vegetable.
- If you’re watching sugar intake, keep portions steady—natural sugars still add up when you eat large servings.
- For snacks, you can include it in simple meals (e.g., with egg or tofu) rather than relying on sweetened pairings.
Common Filipino dishes
Pinakbet, Ginataang gulay, Sinigang na gulay, Adobong gulay, Vegetable chopsuey, Paksiw na gulay
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