Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Cowpea pod, boiled Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 52kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 9.4 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Protein | 2.8 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 18 mg/ 70mg (25%) source |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 88 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 54 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
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 Boiled cowpea pod (often called sitaw pods or cowpea pods), a vegetable side made by cooking the pods until tender.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Cowpea pods are a low-calorie veggie (about 52 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (3.1 g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. They also bring carbohydrates (9.4 g) and some sugar (4.8 g), so pairing with protein and healthy fats helps keep your meals balanced. Sodium is low (1 mg per 100 g), which is good for everyday eating. The small amount of fat (0.4 g) includes some saturated fat (0.11 g), so it’s best to keep the rest of your meal from being too oily.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use cowpea pods as your fiber-rich vegetable for lunch or dinner—aim for about 1–2 cups depending on your appetite.
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a sensible serving of carbs (rice or kamote) so your plate is balanced.
- If you’re adding bagoong, patis, or salty sauces, use a smaller amount and add more herbs/garlic/ginger for flavor.
- For snacks, you can include a small portion with a protein-based dip (like yogurt or tahini) instead of sugary snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang sitaw, Pinakbet, Sinigang na sitaw, Sautéed sitaw with garlic, Beef or chicken with sitaw
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