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Kutcharitas lvs, red Nutrition Facts

Calico plant lvs, red
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 84kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.6 g/ 42g (1%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrates
17.4 g/ 348g (5%)
Protein
2.3 g/ 71g (3%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
14 mg/ 70mg (20%)
source
Vitamin B1
0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%)
Vitamin B2
0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%)
Vitamin B3
1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%)

Minerals

Calcium
296 mg/ 750mg (39%)
high
Iron
4.3 mg/ 12mg (35%)
source
Phosphorus
31 mg/ 700mg (4%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Kutcharitas leaves (red) — a leafy vegetable, usually eaten as luto or mixed into viands.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Leafy vegetables like kutcharitas add fiber and plant-based nutrients to your meals without adding much fat. For every 100 g, it has about 17.4 g carbohydrates and 0.6 g fat, with 0 mg cholesterol. The carbs here mainly come from the vegetable itself (not sugar), which helps keep your meals filling and supports regular digestion—especially when paired with rice and protein. Since it’s a vegetable, it’s a good choice to balance your plate, but the overall meal still matters (e.g., how much rice and how much salty/sugary sauce you add).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Build your plate: aim for 1/2 plate vegetables like kutcharitas, then add rice and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or egg).
  • For daily eating (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), include kutcharitas in at least 1 meal and vary with other veggies the rest of the day.
  • Cook with less oil: sauté with garlic/onion and use small amounts of cooking oil; avoid heavy creamy or very salty sauces.
  • If you’re watching carbs, keep rice portions steady and let the vegetables do the “volume” work.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang gulay, Tinola (with added greens), Pinakbet, Sinigang (with leafy vegetables), Chopsuey (with extra veggies), Ginisang gulay
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