Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Malibaddu
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 79% |
| Calories | 50kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.2 g/ 71g (1%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 10.8 g/ 348g (3%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 1049 mg/ 70mg (1498%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 46 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 23 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 11 mg/ 1500mg (0.73%) very low |
What is this food?
Malibaddu is a type of leafy vegetable (often used like a side dish or mixed into meals). Per 100 g, it’s about 50 kcal and is low in fat and sodium.
Why it matters to health
Leafy vegetables like malibaddu help you add fiber-rich, low-calorie volume to your meals, which can support better fullness and easier portion control. It also has very low fat and no cholesterol, making it a good everyday choice. With carbohydrates around 10.8 g per 100 g and sodium around 11 mg, it’s generally a lighter option compared with many salty viands—still, your overall sodium will depend on how it’s cooked (e.g., bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings).
Healthier tips
- Pair malibaddu with a complete meal: 1 palm-sized protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) + 1–2 fists of rice depending on your activity + 1–2 cups of vegetables like malibaddu.
- For snacks (1–2 per day), keep it simple: enjoy it as part of a light meal (e.g., with egg or tofu) rather than adding lots of salty sauces.
- When cooking, go easy on bagoong, patis, and extra salt. Try aromatics instead (garlic, onion, ginger, calamansi, herbs).
- Aim for consistency: include leafy veggies in most days across your 3 full meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang malibaddu, Tinola with malibaddu, Sinigang with malibaddu, Adobong gulay (malibaddu), Pakbet (with malibaddu)
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