Vegetables / Leafy Greens
String/Yard long bean lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 27kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.1 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 4.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 12 mg/ 70mg (17%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 75 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 32 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 23 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled string/yard long bean leaves (lvs).
Why it matters to health
These leafy greens are light in calories (about 27 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (about 1.4 g) to help keep your digestion regular. They also have low fat and very low sodium (about 23 mg), which makes them a good everyday choice when you’re building balanced meals. The carbohydrates and sugar are naturally small (about 4.3 g carbs; 1.8 g sugar), so they fit well alongside rice or other main foods.
Healthier tips
- Pair with your main meal: add a serving of boiled yard long bean leaves to lunch or dinner, along with rice and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs).
- Watch the “extras”: keep the cooking simple (boil or lightly sauté) and go easy on salty sauces or bagoong.
- Portion guide: aim for about 1–2 cups cooked per meal as your vegetable side, especially if you also eat rice.
- If you snack, use them as part of a meal-style plate (e.g., with a boiled egg or tofu) rather than only relying on sweet or salty snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang gulay (with string beans leaves), Dinengdeng, Laing-style greens (with coconut milk), Pinakbet (with added leafy greens), Chopsuey with greens, Sautéed/boiled mixed vegetables
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