Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 29kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 7 mg/ 70mg (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 57 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 23 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled sweet potato leaves (sweet potato lvs).
Why it matters to health
Sweet potato leaves are a good vegetable source of fiber (about 2.7 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates in a smaller amount compared with the root, plus a bit of natural sugar. With very low fat (about 0.7 g) and low sodium (about 5 mg), they’re a practical choice for everyday meals—especially when you want more volume on your plate without adding too many calories. The small amount of saturated fat is low, so the main benefit here is the fiber and nutrient-rich greens.
Healthier tips
- Pair with a balanced plate: 1/2 plate vegetables (like sweet potato leaves), 1/4 rice or starchy food, and 1/4 protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs).
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), include this at lunch or dinner as your main vegetable side.
- Keep the cooking simple: boiling or light sautéing works well. If you add bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings, use a smaller amount to keep sodium in check.
- Portion guide: start with about 1–2 cups cooked per meal, then adjust based on your appetite and your rice portion.
Common Filipino dishes
Pinakbet, Ginisang kangkong, Sweet potato leaf sinigang, Paksiw with greens, Dinengdeng
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