Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Bago lvs Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 75% | |
| Calories | 91kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.5 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 12.8 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||
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Protein | 6.6 g/ 71g (9%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 109 mg/ 70mg (155%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 131 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 61 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
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 Bago lvs is a type of leafy vegetable (a “lvs”/leafy greens dish) served as a vegetable side. For every 100g, it’s relatively low in calories and provides carbs mainly from natural plant components, plus a good amount of fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Leafy vegetables like bago lvs help you feel full and support healthy digestion because they’re high in dietary fiber (7.7g per 100g). They also add potassium-rich, low-sodium benefits in general (this item has 1.0mg sodium per 100g), which is helpful for everyday meals. It has low fat (1.5g) and low sugar (1.5g), so it can fit well alongside rice and ulam. Since it still has some carbohydrates (12.8g per 100g), pairing it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and keeping your rice portion balanced helps keep meals more satisfying.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use bago lvs as your pang-sahog or extra vegetable in your 3 full meals (aim for at least 1–2 servings of veggies per meal).
- Pair with a lean protein (isda, manok, itlog, tofu) and add healthy fats in small amounts if needed (e.g., a little olive oil or nuts).
- If cooked with bagoong, patis, or lots of salty seasoning, keep the serving small and add more fresh vegetables to stretch the flavor.
- For snacks, you can also include a small portion of veggie-based sides (not as a replacement for meals, but as an add-on).
Common Filipino dishes
Bago lvs with bagoong, Ginataang gulay, Pinakbet, Laing, Dinengdeng, Chopsuey
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