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Hyacinth bean pod Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 97%
Calories 45kcal / 2530kcal (1%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.18 g/ 20g (0.9%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.21 g
Total Carbohydrates
7.8 g/ 348g (2%)
Dietary Fiber
4.2 g/ 20g (21%)
source
Sugar
2.6 g/ 63g (4%)
Protein
2.5 g/ 71g (3%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
1 mg/ 70mg (1%)
Vitamin B1
0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%)
Vitamin B2
0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%)
Vitamin B3
1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%)

Minerals

Calcium
39 mg/ 750mg (5%)
Iron
0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%)
Phosphorus
49 mg/ 700mg (7%)
Potassium
644 mg/ 2000mg (32%)
high
Sodium
6 mg/ 1500mg (0.4%)
very low
Zinc
0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Hyacinth bean pod (a type of young bean pod/vegetable). It’s a plant-based veggie you can add to viands or stir-fries.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Hyacinth bean pods are a good source of dietary fiber (about 4.2 g per 100 g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates with some natural sugars, but the fiber helps balance how they affect your appetite. With very low fat and sodium (about 6 mg), they’re a lighter option to pair with rice or ulam. The small amount of saturated fat is minimal, so the bigger win here is the fiber and overall “vegetable volume” in your meal.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use hyacinth bean pods as your extra vegetable in meals:
  • Serve about 1–2 cups cooked (or roughly 100–200 g) with your rice and ulam.
  • Cook with less oil; try sautéing with garlic, onions, and a splash of broth.
  • If you’re adding to a soupy dish (like sinigang), keep the salt/seasoning light—let the vegetables add volume.
  • Pair with a protein ulam (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) to make the meal more filling.
    • Common Filipino dishes
    Sinigang, Ginataang gulay, Pinakbet, Stir-fried mixed vegetables (guisado), Pancit with vegetables
    Related Foods
    Hyacinth bean pod, boiled
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