Herbs and Spices / Fresh Herbs
Mango, young lvs Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 64% | |
| Calories | 90kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 17.8 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Protein | 3 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 138 mg/ 70mg (197%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 64 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Iron | 3.6 mg/ 12mg (30%) source |
Phosphorus | 71 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) 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 Young mango leaves (and tender mango leaves), usually eaten as a vegetable or part of a cooked dish.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Young mango leaves are a low-fat and low-sodium plant food, with dietary fiber (about 8.1 g per 100 g) that can help keep you full and support healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates mainly as natural plant sugars (about 0.7 g) and come with a small amount of saturated fat (about 0.22 g), which is generally not a concern when eaten as part of a balanced meal. Since they’re not calorie-dense (about 90 kcal per 100 g), they fit well as a vegetable side for your daily 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use young mango leaves as your vegetable side in lunch or dinner (e.g., 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite).
- Pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a reasonable serving of rice or other carbs for balanced meals.
- If cooking with bagoong, patis, or lots of salt, go easy—choose lighter seasoning to keep sodium lower.
- For snacks, you can include a small serving of leaf-based dishes (not as a main snack replacement for meals).
Common Filipino dishes
Tinola with young mango leaves, Ginataang young mango leaves, Adobong young mango leaves, Sautéed young mango leaves with garlic and onion, Paksiw with young mango leaves
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