Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Papaya petioles, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 24kcal / 2530kcal (0.95%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 4.9 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 117 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled papaya petioles (the stems/leaf stalks of the papaya plant). It’s a vegetable side dish, usually cooked until tender and eaten with rice or viand.
Why it matters to health
Papaya petioles are low in calories (about 24 kcal per 100 g) and provide some dietary fiber (0.7 g) and carbohydrates (4.9 g). The fiber helps support better digestion and can help you feel fuller, which is helpful when you’re building balanced meals. They also have a small amount of sugar (2.8 g) and very low sodium (1 mg), making them a good option to add volume to your plate without adding much salt or calories.
Healthier tips
- Pair with a balanced plate: 1/2 rice or root crops, 1/4 protein (fish, chicken, tofu), and 1/4 papaya petioles plus other veggies.
- For snacks, keep it simple: if you’re having a snack, choose fruit or yogurt; use papaya petioles mainly for meals as a veggie side.
- Go easy on salty add-ons (like bagoong or extra patis). Use herbs, garlic, and a little broth for flavor.
- Start with a serving of about 1–2 cups cooked (roughly 100–200 g) depending on your appetite and your rice portion.
Common Filipino dishes
Papaya petioles with bagoong, Ginataang papaya (young papaya/leaf-stalk style), Pinakbet with papaya stems, Sautéed papaya stems with garlic, Vegetable soup with papaya stems
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