Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Malunggay leaves powder, dry
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 382kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 28.8 g/ 71g (40%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 8.7 g/ 42g (20%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 47 g/ 348g (13%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.88 mg/ 1mg (73%) high |
Vit B2 | 2.18 mg/ 1mg (167%) high |
Vit B3 | 13 mg NE/ 16mg NE (81%) high |
Vit C | 478 mg/ 70mg (682%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 5460 mg/ 750mg (728%) high |
Phosphorus | 496 mg/ 700mg (70%) high |
Iron | 7.2 mg/ 12mg (60%) high |
Potassium | 1544 mg/ 2000mg (77%) high |
Sodium | 119 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
Zinc | 2.1 mg/ 7mg (32%) source |
What is this food?
Malunggay leaves powder (dry) — a concentrated form of moringa leaves. It’s usually mixed into soups, lugaw, tinola, sauces, or smoothies.
Why it matters to health
Malunggay powder is rich in dietary fiber (26.1 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports regular digestion—useful when you’re eating 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has healthy plant nutrients commonly found in leafy greens.
At the same time, this powder is more calorie-dense than fresh leaves (382 kcal per 100 g) and it contains sugar (13.9 g) and sodium (119 mg). The fat (8.7 g) is present too, including saturated fat (1.3 g). That’s why portion and frequency matter—especially if you’re adding it to already-salty or already-sweet meals.
Healthier tips
- Use a small amount (start with 1–2 tablespoons per serving) since it’s concentrated.
- Pair it with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and fiber-rich carbs (brown rice, kamote, oats) for balanced meals.
- If you’re making soup or lugaw, keep the broth light on salt; taste first before adding seasoning.
- For snacks, try malunggay powder in unsweetened yogurt or oatmeal instead of sweet drinks.
- Because it’s calorie-dense, enjoy it in moderation as part of your daily routine—no need to take large servings every day.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinola, Malunggay lugaw, Ginisang malunggay (with eggs or tofu), Sinigang with malunggay, Pancit with malunggay powder
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