Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
String/Yard long bean pod, green
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 95% |
| Calories | 38kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.7 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 40 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 41 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Potassium | 200 mg/ 2000mg (10%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
Zinc | 0.6 mg/ 7mg (9%) |
What is this food?
String/Yard long bean pod (green). It’s a vegetable commonly eaten as a stir-fry or cooked with garlic and bagoong/seasonings.
Why it matters to health
Long beans are a good source of dietary fiber (3.7g per 100g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports fullness—useful when you’re aiming for balanced meals (3 meals + 1–2 snacks). They’re also low in calories (38 kcal) and have very little fat and cholesterol. The carbs are mostly from natural plant sources, and the small sodium (5mg) is generally low, but the overall sodium can increase depending on how you season (e.g., bagoong, patis, soy sauce).
Healthier tips
- Use long beans as a side or add-on to your main viand to increase fiber without adding many calories.
- For a balanced plate: pair with rice in proper portion and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) plus long beans.
- When cooking, go easy on salty condiments; add flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, calamansi, or a lighter sauce.
- Try portioning: about 1–2 cups cooked per meal (depending on your appetite and rice portion).
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang long beans, Baguio beans (string beans) with egg, Pinakbet (with long beans), Long beans with bagoong, Stir-fried long beans with garlic
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