Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Seaweed, kawkawayan
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 67kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.2 g/ 71g (3%) | ||
Total Fat | 1.5 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 11.2 g/ 348g (3%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 288 mg/ 750mg (38%) high |
Phosphorus | 21 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0 mg/ 12mg (0%) |
What is this food?
Seaweed, kawkawayan (a type of sea vegetable). It’s usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into soups and viands.
Why it matters to health
Kawkawayan is a good fiber-rich vegetable that can help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also provides carbohydrates for energy, while being relatively low in calories per 100g. It’s low in fat and has no cholesterol, which makes it a useful add-on to a balanced plate. If it’s prepared with lots of salt (common in some seaweed snacks or seasoned versions), watch the sodium so your meals stay heart-friendly.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a vegetable side with your 3 meals (for example, add to viands or soups) and keep it as part of your usual serving size.
- If it’s pre-seasoned or salty, rinse briefly if the product allows, or choose less-salted versions.
- Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and whole carbs (brown rice, kamote, or whole-grain options) for better meal balance.
- For snacks, keep seaweed portions small and pair with a protein source if you get hungry fast.
Common Filipino dishes
Kangkong with bagoong, Sinigang with seaweed, Ginisang repolyo with seaweed, Seaweed salad, Lugaw with seaweed
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