Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Spanish plum, young lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 39kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.9 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.4 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 42 mg/ 70mg (60%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 113 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 29 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled Spanish plum (young leaves) — a vegetable side made by boiling young leaves (and sometimes tender parts) until soft.
Why it matters to health
This is a low-calorie, vegetable-based food (about 39 kcal per 100 g) that helps you add volume to meals without taking too much space in your plate. It provides carbohydrates for energy, and it has very little fat and cholesterol. The small amount of sodium (about 2 mg per 100 g) is generally low, which is good for everyday eating. Since it’s mostly plant-based, it also supports better meal balance when paired with rice and viand. If you’re watching saturated fat, the amount here is small (about 0.19 g per 100 g), but the overall fat still depends on how you cook it (for example, adding oil or salty toppings).
Healthier tips
- Use it as a ulam for lunch or dinner: aim for about 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite and your rice portion.
- Boil or lightly sauté with minimal oil; avoid heavy, salty sauces.
- If you’re eating rice, keep the rice to your usual portion and let the vegetable fill the rest of the plate.
- For snacks, you can include it as part of a meal (not as a stand-alone snack) since it’s best with protein-rich viand.
- Pair with a good protein source (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) to make your meal more satisfying.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na Spanish plum, Ginataang Spanish plum, Pinakbet (with added young leaves), Adobong gulay (with young leaves), Nilagang gulay
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