Vegetables / Pod Vegetables
String/Yard long bean lvs Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 54% | |
| Calories | 44kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Protein | 4.2 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 31 mg/ 70mg (44%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.31 mg/ 1mg (25%) source |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 133 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Iron | 3.9 mg/ 12mg (32%) source |
Phosphorus | 70 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Sodium | 39 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
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 String/yard long bean leaves (the leafy part of yard long beans).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted These leaves are a good fiber source (about 2.3g per 100g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full during the day. They’re also low in calories (about 44 kcal) and very low in fat and cholesterol, making them a great add-on to meals. They have some natural sugars (about 3g) and a small amount of sodium (about 39mg), so they fit well as part of a balanced plate—especially when you pair them with rice and a protein like fish, chicken, or tofu.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use them as your extra vegetable in lunch or dinner—aim for a serving that’s about 1–2 cups cooked, depending on your appetite and your rice portion.
- Cook with less oil: try light sauté, steam, or stir-fry with minimal oil.
- Flavor with garlic, onion, ginger, and herbs; keep salty sauces (like patis/soy sauce) to a reasonable amount.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), add these leaves to meals so snacks can stay lighter and more balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang sitaw (with leaves), Pinakbet, Adobong kangkong/sitaw leaves, Sinigang na gulay (with string bean leaves), Tortang gulay (with mixed greens)
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