Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Sweet potato lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 34% |
| Calories | 49kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.9 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 7.2 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 7 mg/ 70mg (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 45 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 52 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Potassium | 512 mg/ 2000mg (25%) source |
Sodium | 9 mg/ 1500mg (0.6%) very low |
Zinc | 0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%) |
What is this food?
Sweet potato leaves (camote tops). These are leafy greens cooked like a vegetable, usually sautéed with garlic/onion or boiled, then served with rice and ulam.
Why it matters to health
Sweet potato leaves are a good source of dietary fiber (about 5 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates with relatively low sugar, plus small amounts of healthy fats and very low sodium (about 9 mg), making them a helpful add-on to your meals. The fiber and nutrients in leafy greens can complement your daily eating pattern (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks) by improving overall balance—especially when your plate also includes protein and some healthy fats.
Healthier tips
- Use a vegetable portion at lunch or dinner (about 1–2 cups cooked) so your plate has more fiber.
- Cook with less oil: sauté with garlic/onion, then add the leaves and a splash of water to prevent over-oiling.
- If you’re adding bagoong, patis, or soy sauce, use a light hand to keep sodium lower.
- Pair with protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and carbs you can measure (rice or root crops) for a more complete meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang camote tops, Tinola with camote tops, Sinigang with camote tops, Adobong camote tops, Paksiw with camote tops
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