Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Sesbania flower
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 55% |
| Calories | 31kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 6.1 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 1 mg/ 70mg (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 13 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 20 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Potassium | 134 mg/ 2000mg (6%) |
Sodium | 24 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Zinc | 0 mg/ 7mg (0%) |
What is this food?
Sesbania flower (often used in Filipino dishes as a leafy/flower vegetable). It’s low in calories and provides carbohydrates mainly from natural plant sources, plus dietary fiber.
Why it matters to health
Sesbania flower is a good fiber source (about 2.1 g per 100 g), which helps support easier digestion and helps you feel fuller when paired with rice and viands. It also has very low fat (0.3 g) and no cholesterol, and it’s relatively low in sodium (about 24 mg), which is helpful for keeping meals lighter. Since it has some carbohydrates (6.1 g), it still fits best as part of a balanced plate—especially alongside protein and a controlled rice portion.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your ulam or add to soups and stir-fries to increase fiber and volume of your meal.
- Pair with a good protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and keep rice to about 1/2 to 1 cup per meal depending on your needs.
- For cooking, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) to keep sodium in check.
- Include it in your daily pattern: 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks—sesbania flower works best in meals (as ulam/soup), not as a snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinengdeng, Pinakbet, Vegetable soup, Ginisang gulay, Chopsuey
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