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Bignay Nutrition Facts

Bugnay/Salamander tree fruit
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 67%
Calories 35kcal / 2530kcal (1%)
low

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.8 g/ 42g (1%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrates
6.3 g/ 348g (1%)
Dietary Fiber
3 g/ 20g (15%)
Sugar
2.6 g/ 63g (4%)
Protein
0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
7 mg/ 70mg (10%)
Vitamin B1
0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%)
Vitamin B2
0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%)

Minerals

Calcium
37 mg/ 750mg (4%)
Iron
0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%)
Phosphorus
22 mg/ 700mg (3%)
Sodium
1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Bignay is a small dark-purple fruit (often used as juice, syrup, or jelly). For every 100g, it’s about 35 kcal and naturally has fiber and carbohydrates with some sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Bignay can support everyday health because it provides dietary fiber (3g/100g)—helpful for smoother digestion and for feeling full between meals. It also has sugar (2.6g/100g), so it’s best to enjoy it as part of your daily food balance, especially if you’re having it as juice or syrup. Sodium is low (1mg/100g), and it has very little fat (0.8g) and no cholesterol.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • If you’re having bignay juice, try to choose less sweetened versions or dilute with water.
  • Use it as a snack add-on (e.g., a small serving of bignay drink or a fruit portion) rather than replacing whole meals.
  • Pair it with a balanced snack: add plain yogurt, nuts, or whole-grain options to help keep you satisfied.
  • For meals, keep your plate balanced: rice/ulam + gulay + protein, and let bignay be the extra fruit/juice.
Common Filipino dishes
Bignay juice, bignay syrup, bignay jelly, bignay jam, bignay drink with water
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