Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Spiny pigweed/Thorny amaranth lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 37kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.6 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.9 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 422 mg/ 750mg (56%) high |
Phosphorus | 37 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 4.9 mg/ 12mg (40%) high |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled spiny pigweed (thorny amaranth) leaves—green leafy vegetable, usually cooked by boiling and served as a side dish.
Why it matters to health
This leafy vegetable is low in calories (about 37 kcal per 100 g) and provides dietary fiber (3.2 g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has carbohydrates (6.9 g) with some sugar (1.3 g), which is generally fine when eaten as part of balanced meals. The sodium is very low (7 mg), so it’s a good choice if you’re watching salt. It contains a small amount of fat (0.3 g) with some saturated fat (0.08 g), but the overall amount is minimal in a typical serving.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a complete meal: add a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible portion of rice or root crops.
- For better balance in your day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use this as a vegetable side at lunch or dinner, not as the main carb.
- Keep the cooking simple: boil or sauté with minimal oil, and avoid adding lots of salty sauces.
- If you’re watching blood sugar, combine it with protein and fiber-rich foods (like beans or fish) to help keep meals more satisfying.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinengdeng (with leafy greens), Pinakbet (with ampalaya and mixed vegetables), Ginisang dahon ng amaranth, Laing-style leafy greens, Sinigang with leafy greens
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