Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Sea purslane lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 36kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 7.5 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 6 mg/ 70mg (8%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 79 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 16 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 6.2 mg/ 12mg (51%) high |
Sodium | 308 mg/ 1500mg (20%) |
What is this food?
Sea purslane (alugbati/sea spinach) leaves, boiled. It’s a leafy vegetable served as a side dish, usually with a little salt or bagoong/seasonings.
Why it matters to health
Sea purslane is low in calories but rich in dietary fiber (3.7 g per 100 g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. It also has very little fat and low sugar (0.5 g), making it a good everyday choice for meals and snacks. One thing to watch is sodium (308 mg per 100 g), especially if you pair it with salty bagoong or lots of salt—too much sodium can add up across the day.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your vegetable side for lunch or dinner, aiming for about 1–2 cups per meal (adjust to your appetite).
- If you’re adding bagoong, use small amounts and balance with plain rice or other less salty viands.
- Boil or lightly cook, then season lightly to keep sodium lower.
- For snacks, you can pair a small serving with a balanced option (e.g., fruit or a small portion of nuts) so your day stays well-rounded.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang alugbati, Alugbati with bagoong, Pinakbet (with sea purslane/alugbati), Sinigang with alugbati, Vegetable chops/ulam with boiled sea purslane
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