Vegetables / Root Vegetables
White spot arum
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 91% |
| Calories | 61kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.1 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 11.7 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 6 mg/ 70mg (8%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 64 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 42 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
White spot arum is a type of leafy/vegetable arum (often eaten as a cooked vegetable). Per 100g, it’s low in calories (about 61 kcal) and provides carbs mainly from natural plant sugars, plus fiber.
Why it matters to health
This vegetable is helpful for everyday meals because it adds dietary fiber (about 2.1g per 100g), which supports easier digestion and helps you feel fuller. It’s also very low in fat (about 0.2g) and sodium (about 5mg), so it’s a good choice for building balanced plates. It has some carbohydrates (about 11.7g) and sugar (about 0.3g), but the fiber helps keep it more filling than refined carbs.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a complete meal: rice or root crops (portion-sized), plus lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and this vegetable.
- For snacks, you can include a small serving as part of a veggie-heavy meal (e.g., with a boiled egg or tofu) instead of relying on crackers or sweets.
- When cooking, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, bagoong, patis) to keep sodium low.
- Aim for vegetables at 2–3 times per day (as part of your 3 meals, plus optional veggie-based snacks).
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang arum, Tinola with leafy greens, Sinigang with mixed vegetables, Paksiw with vegetables, Adobong gulay (vegetable adobo)
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