Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Sesbania flower, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 28kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 5.4 g/ 348g (1%) | ||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 14 mg/ 70mg (20%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 27 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Sodium | 22 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Sesbania flower (boiled), a leafy/flower vegetable served as a side dish. In Filipino meals, it’s usually eaten with rice and viands like other vegetables.
Why it matters to health
Sesbania flower is low in calories (about 28 kcal per 100g) and has dietary fiber (about 1.9g per 100g). Fiber helps you feel full, supports healthy digestion, and can help balance your meals when you eat rice and protein. It also has small carbohydrates and very low fat and cholesterol, plus a modest sodium level (about 22mg per 100g), which is helpful when you’re mindful of salt from sauces and seasoning.
Healthier tips
- Serve it as part of your vegetable portion in lunch or dinner (aim for at least 1–2 servings of vegetables per day).
- Keep the flavoring light: go easy on bagoong, patis, and salty seasonings—these add most of the sodium.
- Pair with a good protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a sensible rice portion for balanced meals.
- If you’re having it as a snack, combine with protein (like boiled egg or tofu) instead of eating it alone with lots of rice.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinengdeng, Pinakbet, Ginisang gulay, Sinigang na gulay, Tinola (with greens)
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