Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Aurora lvs & stems Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 108kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.9 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 19.9 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Protein | 2.8 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 41 mg/ 70mg (58%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.32 mg/ 1mg (24%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 270 mg/ 750mg (36%) high |
Iron | 31.5 mg/ 12mg (262%) high |
Phosphorus | 68 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Sodium | 19 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Aurora leaves and stems (a leafy vegetable).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted For a 100g serving, aurora leaves and stems are low in fat (about 1.9g) and high in fiber (about 10.5g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also have low sugar (about 2.7g) and very low sodium (about 19mg), making them a good choice for everyday meals. The fiber and natural plant nutrients can help balance your plate, especially when you also eat rice and other carbs in your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair aurora with rice or root crops in normal portions (e.g., 1/2–1 cup cooked rice per meal) and add a protein like fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs.
- Cook with less oil and use flavor boosters like garlic, onion, calamansi, vinegar, or herbs instead of salty sauces.
- If you’re eating it as a side, aim for about 1–2 handfuls per meal (or roughly 1/2–1 cup cooked), so your plate stays balanced.
- For snacks, you can include it in meals rather than relying on it alone—keep snacks more filling with protein or fruit.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang gulay, Pinakbet, Dinengdeng, Sautéed leafy greens, Vegetable soup
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