Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Seaweed, pokpoklo
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 14kcal / 2530kcal (0.55%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.2 g/ 71g (1%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 1.8 g/ 348g (0.52%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 62 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 8 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
What is this food?
Seaweed (pokpoklo) — a type of sea vegetable eaten as a side dish or topping. It’s usually low in calories and can be served with rice, viands, or as part of soups and salads.
Why it matters to health
Pokpoklo is light on calories (about 14 kcal per 100 g) and has very little fat and cholesterol, so it can help you build meals without adding too much energy. It also provides some carbohydrates (about 1.8 g per 100 g), which can support your daily energy needs. Since it’s a sea vegetable, it’s also commonly used as a flavorful “veg” option—just watch how it’s prepared (especially if it’s mixed with salty sauces).
Healthier tips
- Use it as your extra vegetable for lunch or dinner to balance your plate.
- If it’s seasoned with bagoong, soy sauce, or salty dressing, start with a smaller portion and add more only if needed.
- Pair with a complete meal: rice + ulam + pokpoklo, and include a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) for better fullness.
- For snacks, you can have a small serving of pokpoklo with a protein-rich food (like boiled egg or tofu) instead of only salty sides.
Common Filipino dishes
Pokpoklo salad, seaweed with vinegar and garlic, seaweed soup, seaweed side dish with grilled fish, seaweed in rice toppings
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