Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Racaba lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 58kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.3 g/ 71g (4%) | ||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 8.9 g/ 348g (2%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.27 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 25 mg/ 70mg (35%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 256 mg/ 750mg (34%) high |
Phosphorus | 39 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 36.8 mg/ 12mg (306%) high |
What is this food?
Racaba leaves (leafy vegetable). It’s a low-calorie, plant-based side dish that’s usually eaten with meals like viands or mixed with other ingredients.
Why it matters to health
With about 58 kcal per 100g and very little fat, racaba leaves can help you add volume and nutrients to your plate without pushing calories too high. The 8.9g carbohydrates mainly come from natural plant sugars, so it’s a good choice for everyday meals. Since it has 0 mg cholesterol, it supports a heart-friendly eating pattern. Pairing leafy greens with rice and viands also helps balance your meal so you don’t rely only on starch for energy.
Healthier tips
- Use racaba as your ulam/side: aim for about 1–2 cups cooked or a generous serving per meal.
- Balance your plate: keep rice to a reasonable portion, then add racaba plus a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs).
- If you’re cooking it with bagoong, patis, or lots of oil, go lighter on the sauce and use less oil so the meal stays lighter.
- For snacks, you can also have a small serving of vegetable-based ulam (not only crackers or sweets) to support steadier eating across the day.
Common Filipino dishes
Racaba with bagoong, Ginataang gulay, Pinakbet, Sinigang na gulay, Chopsuey with vegetables
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