Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Sabitan, lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 70kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.2 g/ 71g (8%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 9.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.31 mg/ 1mg (23%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 81 mg/ 70mg (115%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 594 mg/ 750mg (79%) high |
Phosphorus | 79 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 25 mg/ 12mg (208%) high |
What is this food?
Sabitan (lvs) — a leafy vegetable. In a 100g serving, it’s about 70 kcal and has around 9.6g carbohydrates with very low fat (about 0.7g) and no cholesterol.
Why it matters to health
Leafy vegetables like sabitan help you build a balanced plate for your meals and snacks. The low fat and no cholesterol make it a good option when you want lighter meals, while the carbohydrates provide energy for daily activities. Since it’s a veggie, it also helps increase fiber and volume in your food, which can support better fullness during your usual 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
- Pair sabitan with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs for balanced meals.
- For snacks, you can add sabitan to soup or make a quick side dish instead of choosing very salty or fatty snacks.
- Go easy on added oil and salty sauces when cooking—use garlic, onions, and herbs for flavor.
- Aim to include leafy veggies in at least 1–2 meals daily for variety.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang sabitan, Tinola with leafy greens, Sinigang with vegetables, Chopsuey with greens, Vegetable soup (lugaw/sabaw)
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