Foraged Foods
Breadfruit fruit Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 71% | |
| Calories | 65kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 12.8 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Protein | 2.4 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 34 mg/ 70mg (48%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (9%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 40 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 36 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
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 Breadfruit (locally, sometimes called “rimas” or “breadfruit”) is a starchy fruit that’s commonly cooked like a root crop—boiled, roasted, or fried. It’s a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Breadfruit provides carbohydrates to fuel your day, especially for your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks. It also has dietary fiber (2.7 g per 100 g), which helps you feel fuller and supports healthy digestion. The sugar content (6.1 g) is naturally present in the fruit, so pairing it with protein and vegetables can help balance your meal. It’s also low in fat (0.5 g) and sodium (1 mg), which is helpful for everyday heart-friendly eating—just be mindful of how it’s cooked (frying can add extra oil and calories).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, or roasted more often than deep-fried.
- For a balanced plate, pair breadfruit with lean protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra).
- Portion guide: start with about 1 cup cooked (or roughly 100–150 g cooked) per meal, then adjust based on your hunger and activity.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it smaller and add protein (like tuna or egg) to stay satisfied.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang breadfruit, Inihaw na breadfruit, Breadfruit with shrimp or fish, Breadfruit fries (turon-style or pan-fried), Nilagang breadfruit
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