Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato lvs, purple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 59% |
| Calories | 69kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4.7 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 11.3 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B3 | 1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 36 mg/ 70mg (51%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 105 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Phosphorus | 74 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Iron | 4.3 mg/ 12mg (35%) source |
Sodium | 13 mg/ 1500mg (0.87%) very low |
What is this food?
Purple sweet potato leaves (lvs) — leafy greens from the sweet potato plant. They’re usually cooked like other vegetables (boiled, sautéed, or mixed into viands).
Why it matters to health
Purple sweet potato leaves are a good choice for everyday meals because they provide dietary fiber (helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion) and carbohydrates in a smaller, more vegetable-like amount compared with the root. They also bring low fat (including low saturated fat) and very low sodium, which is helpful if you’re watching salt intake. The sugar content is relatively low, and the fiber helps balance how the body handles carbs. Since they’re leafy greens, they work well as part of your daily plate—especially alongside rice and protein.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, use these leaves as your vegetable side at lunch or dinner (aim for about 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite and the rest of your meal).
- Cook with less oil and flavor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, calamansi, or herbs instead of extra salt.
- If you’re adding them to a viand, keep the portion of rice moderate and pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) for better balance.
- To keep nutrients, avoid overcooking—cook until just tender.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang dahon ng kamote, Pinakbet with sweet potato leaves, Sweet potato leaf sauté (ginisang dahon ng kamote), Laing-style vegetable version, Tinola with sweet potato leaves
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