Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Morning glory lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 57kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 9.3 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B2 | 0.28 mg/ 1mg (21%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 55 mg/ 70mg (78%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 140 mg/ 750mg (18%) source |
Phosphorus | 74 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Iron | 11.3 mg/ 12mg (94%) high |
Sodium | 11 mg/ 1500mg (0.73%) very low |
What is this food?
Morning glory leaves (locally called kangkong)—a leafy vegetable commonly eaten sautéed or boiled. Per 100g, it has about 57 kcal and is rich in dietary fiber (6g) with some carbohydrates and natural sugar.
Why it matters to health
Kangkong is a great choice for everyday meals because it supports gut health and helps you feel full with its fiber. It also provides small amounts of fats (including saturated fat at about 0.09g) and very low sodium (about 11mg per 100g), which makes it easier to fit into a balanced diet. The fiber and low sodium are especially helpful when you’re building 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day—kangkong can add volume to your plate without pushing calories up.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a balanced plate: add a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a carb portion (rice, sweet potato, or noodles) instead of making it the only food.
- For cooking, keep oil and salty sauces moderate: try garlic, onion, and a splash of vinegar for flavor.
- Portion guide: aim for about 1–2 cups cooked kangkong per meal (depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate).
- If you’re watching sugar, note that it has natural sugar (about 1.6g per 100g), but the fiber helps balance it.
Common Filipino dishes
Kangkong with bagoong, Ginataang kangkong, Pinakbet (with kangkong), Sautéed kangkong with garlic, Kangkong soup
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