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String/Yard long bean lvs, boiled Nutrition Facts

Sitaw talbos, nilaga
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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 27kcal / 2530kcal (1%)
low

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrates
4.3 g/ 348g (1%)
Dietary Fiber
1.4 g/ 20g (6%)
Sugar
1.8 g/ 63g (2%)
Protein
2.1 g/ 71g (2%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
12 mg/ 70mg (17%)
source
Vitamin B1
0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%)
Vitamin B2
0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%)
Vitamin B3
0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%)

Minerals

Calcium
75 mg/ 750mg (10%)
Iron
1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%)
Phosphorus
32 mg/ 700mg (4%)
Sodium
23 mg/ 1500mg (1%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Boiled string/yard long bean leaves (lvs).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
These leafy greens are light in calories (about 27 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (about 1.4 g) to help keep your digestion regular. They also have low fat and very low sodium (about 23 mg), which makes them a good everyday choice when you’re building balanced meals. The carbohydrates and sugar are naturally small (about 4.3 g carbs; 1.8 g sugar), so they fit well alongside rice or other main foods.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Pair with your main meal: add a serving of boiled yard long bean leaves to lunch or dinner, along with rice and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs).
  • Watch the “extras”: keep the cooking simple (boil or lightly sauté) and go easy on salty sauces or bagoong.
  • Portion guide: aim for about 1–2 cups cooked per meal as your vegetable side, especially if you also eat rice.
  • If you snack, use them as part of a meal-style plate (e.g., with a boiled egg or tofu) rather than only relying on sweet or salty snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang gulay (with string beans leaves), Dinengdeng, Laing-style greens (with coconut milk), Pinakbet (with added leafy greens), Chopsuey with greens, Sautéed/boiled mixed vegetables
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