Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
String/Yard long bean seed, green, fresh
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 119kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 9.2 g/ 71g (12%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 18.8 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.38 mg/ 1mg (31%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 20 mg/ 70mg (28%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 72 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 126 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 6 mg/ 1500mg (0.4%) very low |
What is this food?
String/yard long bean seed (green, fresh) — a type of legume vegetable eaten like other fresh beans/green pods.
Why it matters to health
Yard long beans are a good plant-based add-on to meals because they bring fiber (3.6g per 100g) for better fullness and easier digestion, plus sugar (3.9g) that’s naturally present in the food. They also have carbohydrates (18.8g) and a small amount of fat (0.8g), with very low sodium (6mg), which helps keep your overall meal lighter on salt. The fiber and nutrients in beans can support steadier energy when you pair them with rice and ulam in the right portions.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks/day, use yard long beans as your vegetable side: aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (or a generous serving if you’re eating less rice).
- Cook with less oil: try ginisa with minimal oil, or boil/steam then sauté lightly.
- Balance your plate: pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a reasonable rice portion so the carbs and fiber work together.
- If you’re watching cholesterol/saturated fat, choose cooking methods that use less oil since saturated fat can add up with heavy frying.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang sitaw, Sinigang na sitaw, Kare-kare with sitaw, Pinakbet (with sitaw), Sitaw at ginisang bagoong
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