20.00 kcal | 3.60g | 0.30g | 2.20g |
Calories | Carbohydrates | Fat | Protein |
Detailed introduction:
Water spinach is one of the main green leafy vegetables in summer and autumn. Belonging to the Convolvulaceae family, it is an annual vegetable whose leaves and vines are edible.
Water spinach has hollow stems, upright leaves, heart-shaped leaves, long petioles, green color and soft texture.
Originated from China, mainly distributed in the area south of the Yangtze River, produced inLate grass to late autumn.
Quality requirements for water spinach: those with large leaves, green color and tenderness are preferred.
Food review:
It is rich in carotene and vitamin C and is a dark vegetable with high nutritional value. It is recommended to be eaten during weight loss.
Nutritional value:
1. Clear away heat and detoxify:
Water spinach is extremely rich in crude fiber, which is composed of cellulose, lignin and pectin. Pectin can accelerate the excretion of toxic substances in the body, and lignin can increase the activity of macrophages in swallowing bacteria, sterilize and reduce inflammation, and can be used to treat sores, carbuncles, etc.;
- Laxative and cancer prevention:
The large amount of fiber in water spinach can promote intestinal peristalsis, accelerate defecation, and has a positive effect on preventing constipation and reducing intestinal cancer; - Enhance physical fitness, clean teeth and prevent caries:
Water spinach is rich in vitamin C and carotene, and its vitamin content is higher than that of Chinese cabbage. These substances help strengthen the body and prevent diseases. In addition, the chlorophyll in water spinach can clean teeth, prevent caries, and moisturize the skin; - Lower blood sugar:
Purple water spinach contains insulin and can lower blood sugar, so it can be used as a good dietary vegetable for diabetic patients. Nutrition Encyclopedia:
Nutrition | Content (per 100g) | Nutrition | Content (per 100g) |
Calories (kcal) | 20.00 | Carbohydrates (grams) | 3.60 |
Fat (grams) | 0.30 | Protein (grams) | 2.20 |
Cellulose (grams) | 1.40 | Vitamin A (micrograms) | 253.00 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 25.00 | Vitamin E (mg) | 1.09 |
Carotene (microgram) | 1520.00 | Thiamine (mg) | 0.03 |
Riboflavin (mg) | 0.08 | Niacin (mg) | 0.80 |
Cholesterol (mg) | 一 | Magnesium (mg) | 29.00 |
Calcium (mg) | 99.00 | Iron (mg) | 2.30 |
Zinc (mg) | 0.39 | Copper (mg) | 0.10 |
Manganese (mg) | 0.67 | Potassium (mg) | 243.00 |
Phosphorus (mg) | 38.00 | Sodium (mg) | 94.30 |
Selenium (micrograms) | 1.20 |