Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Mustard lvs, salted Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 28kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 2.9 g/ 348g (0.83%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.9 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 17 mg/ 70mg (24%) source |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 224 mg/ 750mg (29%) source |
Iron | 5.4 mg/ 12mg (45%) high |
Phosphorus | 29 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Sodium | 1582 mg/ 1500mg (105%) |
Allergen Info
Mustard
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 Salted mustard leaves (mustasa), usually cooked as a leafy vegetable side dish.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Mustard leaves are rich in dietary fiber (about 2.6g per 100g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full—useful when you’re balancing 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. They also have very low fat and no cholesterol. However, this version is salted, so it can be high in sodium (about 1582mg per 100g). Too much sodium over time may affect blood pressure, so it’s best to keep portions and frequency in check.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a smaller serving of the salted version, then pair it with a balanced plate (rice or carbs + protein like fish/egg/tofu + vegetables).
- If you’re cooking it from salted leaves, rinse briefly and drain well to reduce salt.
- Balance the day: if you ate salty viands earlier, choose less-salty sides for the next meal.
- Try mixing with fresh/unsalted greens (or add more plain vegetables) to keep the flavor while lowering sodium per serving.
Common Filipino dishes
Mustasa with bagoong, Ginataang mustasa, Pinakbet with greens, Sautéed salted leafy vegetables, Chopsuey with mustasa
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