Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Purslane lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 26kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.3 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 70 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 21 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 3.8 mg/ 12mg (31%) source |
Sodium | 205 mg/ 1500mg (13%) |
What is this food?
Boiled purslane leaves (locally, “kulitis” or “purslane”), a leafy green vegetable cooked in water until tender.
Why it matters to health
Purslane is low in calories (about 26 kcal per 100g) and provides dietary fiber (2.5g per 100g) which helps keep you full and supports regular digestion. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates and healthy fats (total fat 0.3g), plus sodium (205mg per 100g). Since it’s a vegetable, it’s a good choice to add volume to meals without adding many calories—especially helpful when you’re aiming for balanced 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
- For meals, pair boiled purslane with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a carb you can measure (rice, kamote, or bread).
- Use a light seasoning: go easy on salt or salty bagoong/seasoning to keep sodium lower.
- Consider a serving of about 1–2 cups cooked (roughly 100–200g) as part of your viand or side.
- If you’re adding it to snacks, combine with something filling like eggs or tofu instead of just eating it alone.
Common Filipino dishes
Pancit canton with vegetables, Sinigang na gulay, Tinola with leafy greens, Ginisang kangkong/purslane, Vegetable omelet, Adobong gulay
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