Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Malabar bauhinia lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 83% |
| Calories | 60kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.5 g/ 71g (3%) | ||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 8.9 g/ 348g (2%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 12 mg/ 70mg (17%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 43 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 35 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Malabar bauhinia leaves (often used like a leafy vegetable). It’s a plant-based green food, typically cooked as a side dish.
Why it matters to health
With about 60 kcal per 100 g, it’s a light option for meals and snacks. It has 8.9 g carbohydrates and low sodium (2 mg), which makes it easier to fit into a balanced Filipino eating pattern. It also has small amounts of fat (1.6 g) and no cholesterol since it’s plant-based—helpful for keeping meals heart-friendly when paired with the right portions of rice and protein.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a vegetable side with your 3 full meals (and add a small serving to snacks if you’re having something like soup).
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) so you get better fullness and balanced nutrients.
- Go easy on salty add-ons (like extra bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings) to keep sodium in check.
- For best balance, keep rice portions steady and let the leaves add volume and fiber to the plate.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang malabar bauhinia leaves, Sinigang with leafy greens, Tinola with greens, Vegetable soup (lugaw/sabaw) with greens, Adobong gulay (less salty)
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