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String/Yard long bean pod, red Nutrition Facts

Sitaw bunga, pula/utong
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 92%
Calories 44kcal / 2530kcal (1%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.05 g/ 20g (0.25%)
free
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.1 g
Total Carbohydrates
7.8 g/ 348g (2%)
Dietary Fiber
4.3 g/ 20g (21%)
source
Protein
2.8 g/ 71g (3%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
18 mg/ 70mg (25%)
source
Vitamin B1
0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%)
Vitamin B2
0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%)
Vitamin B3
1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%)

Minerals

Calcium
66 mg/ 750mg (8%)
Iron
0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%)
Phosphorus
47 mg/ 700mg (6%)
Sodium
6 mg/ 1500mg (0.4%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
String/Yard long bean pod (red), a type of vegetable pod that’s usually cooked as a side dish.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This vegetable is a good source of dietary fiber (about 4.3 g per 100 g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full. It also has low calories (about 44 kcal per 100 g) and very low fat and cholesterol, making it a great everyday choice for building balanced meals. Sodium is also low (about 6 mg per 100 g), which is helpful for overall heart health—especially when you’re trying to keep sauces and seasoning from becoming too salty.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Pair it with a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a carb (rice, sweet potato, or bread) for balanced 3 meals.
  • For snacks, you can add a small serving of this veggie to meals, but keep snacks more mindful (e.g., fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions).
  • Cook it with less oil and flavor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, herbs, or a small amount of bagoong/soy instead of heavy, salty sauces.
  • If you’re adding it to ulam, aim for about 1–2 cups cooked per meal as your veggie portion (adjust based on your appetite and rice serving).
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang sitaw (string beans), Sinigang na sitaw, Pinakbet with sitaw, Bistek with side of sitaw, Vegetable stir-fry with sitaw
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