Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato lvs, purple, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 38% |
| Calories | 24kcal / 2530kcal (0.95%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.8 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.5 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 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 9 mg/ 70mg (12%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 38 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled purple sweet potato leaves (sweet potato lvs).
Why it matters to health
Purple sweet potato leaves are a low-calorie veggie (about 24 kcal per 100 g) that add fiber (2.5 g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates (3.5 g) and a small amount of sugar (0.7 g), plus very low fat (0.3 g) and sodium (5 mg), which makes them a good choice for everyday meals. Since they’re boiled and naturally light, they’re easy to pair with your usual Filipino meals without adding too much extra calories.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your vegetable side for lunch or dinner (about 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite).
- Keep the cooking simple: boil or sauté with a little garlic/onion and minimal oil.
- If you add bagoong, patis, or salty sauces, use a smaller amount to keep sodium in check.
- Pair with a balanced plate: add rice in a reasonable portion, plus a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or egg) and this veggie.
- For snacks, you can include a small serving with main meals rather than making it the only snack—aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Common Filipino dishes
Pinakbet, Ginisang dahon ng kamote, Laing (with adjustments), Sinigang (with added greens), Chopsuey with vegetables
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