Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Purslane lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 46% |
| Calories | 31kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.3 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.5 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 42 mg/ 70mg (60%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 156 mg/ 750mg (20%) source |
Phosphorus | 43 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 8.5 mg/ 12mg (70%) high |
Sodium | 262 mg/ 1500mg (17%) |
What is this food?
Purslane leaves (a leafy green vegetable).
Why it matters to health
Purslane is low in calories and provides dietary fiber (helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion). It also has a small amount of carbohydrates and very little fat, with no cholesterol. The fiber and plant nutrients in leafy greens can help balance your meals—especially when you add them to your usual 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. Note: it has sodium (about 262 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to keep seasoning and salty sauces moderate when you cook it.
Healthier tips
- Use purslane as a side or mix-in for viands (e.g., sauté with garlic, add to soups, or toss into salads).
- Aim for about 1–2 cups of leafy greens per meal (adjust based on your appetite and the rest of your plate).
- To keep sodium lower, go easy on bagoong, patis, and salty seasoning; flavor with garlic, onion, calamansi, vinegar, and herbs.
- If you’re having it with rice, balance the plate: half veggies, quarter protein, quarter rice for steady energy.
Common Filipino dishes
Paksiw na isda with gulay, Sinigang with leafy greens, Ginisang gulay (mixed greens), Tinola with leafy greens, Chopsuey with vegetables
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