Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
String/Yard long bean seed, green, fresh, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 119kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.7 g/ 71g (17%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 16.1 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.34 mg/ 1mg (28%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B3 | 1.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (9%) |
Vit C | 14 mg/ 70mg (20%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 86 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 144 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
String/yard long bean seed (green, fresh, boiled). It’s a starchy vegetable/legume side dish commonly eaten as gulay with meals.
Why it matters to health
Yard long beans give you dietary fiber (about 3.7 g per 100 g) which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates for energy, plus some sugar naturally found in the beans. With very low sodium (about 5 mg), they’re a good choice for everyday meals—especially when you keep the added salt and sauces in check. The small amount of fat (about 0.4 g) and zero cholesterol make them a lighter option compared with many fried or fatty sides.
Healthier tips
- Pair with a balanced plate: 1/2 plate vegetables (like yard long beans), 1/4 protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs), and 1/4 rice or other carbs.
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use yard long beans as a regular gulay side—great for lunch or dinner.
- Keep it simple: boil or sauté with minimal oil, and flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, or a small amount of bagoong/soy sauce instead of heavy salty seasoning.
- If you’re watching carbs, remember beans still have carbohydrates—so keep portions steady, especially if you also have rice in the same meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Bistek Tagalog, Ginataang Sitaw, Adobong Sitaw, Sinigang na Baboy with Sitaw, Kare-Kare (with sitaw), Pinakbet
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