Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
String/Yard long bean pod, red
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 92% |
| Calories | 44kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.8 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 7.8 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 18 mg/ 70mg (25%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 66 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 47 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 6 mg/ 1500mg (0.4%) very low |
What is this food?
String/Yard long bean pod (red), a type of vegetable pod that’s usually cooked as a side dish.
Why it matters to health
This vegetable is a good source of dietary fiber (about 4.3 g per 100 g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full. It also has low calories (about 44 kcal per 100 g) and very low fat and cholesterol, making it a great everyday choice for building balanced meals. Sodium is also low (about 6 mg per 100 g), which is helpful for overall heart health—especially when you’re trying to keep sauces and seasoning from becoming too salty.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a carb (rice, sweet potato, or bread) for balanced 3 meals.
- For snacks, you can add a small serving of this veggie to meals, but keep snacks more mindful (e.g., fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions).
- Cook it with less oil and flavor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, herbs, or a small amount of bagoong/soy instead of heavy, salty sauces.
- If you’re adding it to ulam, aim for about 1–2 cups cooked per meal as your veggie portion (adjust based on your appetite and rice serving).
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang sitaw (string beans), Sinigang na sitaw, Pinakbet with sitaw, Bistek with side of sitaw, Vegetable stir-fry with sitaw
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