Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato lvs, boiled Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 29kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 4.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 7 mg/ 70mg (10%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 57 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 23 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) 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 Boiled sweet potato leaves (sweet potato lvs).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sweet potato leaves are a good vegetable source of fiber (about 2.7 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates in a smaller amount compared with the root, plus a bit of natural sugar. With very low fat (about 0.7 g) and low sodium (about 5 mg), they’re a practical choice for everyday meals—especially when you want more volume on your plate without adding too many calories. The small amount of saturated fat is low, so the main benefit here is the fiber and nutrient-rich greens.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair with a balanced plate: 1/2 plate vegetables (like sweet potato leaves), 1/4 rice or starchy food, and 1/4 protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs).
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), include this at lunch or dinner as your main vegetable side.
- Keep the cooking simple: boiling or light sautéing works well. If you add bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings, use a smaller amount to keep sodium in check.
- Portion guide: start with about 1–2 cups cooked per meal, then adjust based on your appetite and your rice portion.
Common Filipino dishes
Pinakbet, Ginisang kangkong, Sweet potato leaf sinigang, Paksiw with greens, Dinengdeng
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