Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Sea purslane lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 87% |
| Calories | 25kcal / 2530kcal (0.99%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.8 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 3.6 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 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 17 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Potassium | 113 mg/ 2000mg (5%) |
Sodium | 225 mg/ 1500mg (15%) |
Zinc | 0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%) |
What is this food?
Sea purslane (seaweed-like leafy greens) — a salty-tasting, nutrient-rich vegetable eaten as a side dish or mixed into meals. Per 100g, it’s low in calories (about 25 kcal) and has some fiber (about 2.7g) and small amounts of carbs and sugar.
Why it matters to health
Sea purslane is a good choice to add volume to your meals without adding many calories. The fiber can help keep you full and support regular digestion. It also has very low fat and no cholesterol, which makes it easy to pair with rice and viands. One thing to watch is the sodium (about 225mg per 100g), so it’s best to balance it with lower-sodium dishes and not overdo it, especially if you already eat salty bagoong, fish sauce, or instant noodles often.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a vegetable side for lunch or dinner (e.g., 1–2 servings of greens per meal).
- If it’s salty, rinse briefly if your preparation allows, or choose less-salted versions.
- Pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible portion of rice to complete your plate.
- Since you already have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks daily, keep sea purslane mainly in meals as part of your daily veggie goal.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinengdeng (with leafy greens), Sinigang (add as a green side), Ginisang gulay (sea purslane mixed with garlic/onion), Pinakbet (add greens), Laing-style vegetable mix (use as an added green)
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