Swamp cabbage

Swamp Cabbage · Ipomoea aquatica

Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

1%
20 kcal Calories
4%
2.1 g Protein
1%
3.7 g Carbs
0%
0.2 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 57/100

How many beneficial nutrients Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin A (RAE)29% Vitamin C18%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate3.7 g
1%
Dietary Fiber1.9 g
7%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.2 g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0 g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids79.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids15.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein2.1 g
4%
Histidine37.0 mg
Isoleucine83.0 mg
Leucine116.0 mg
Lysine87.0 mg
Methionine35.0 mg
Phenylalanine102.0 mg
Threonine112.0 mg
Valine108.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)260.0 mcg
29%
Vitamin C16.0 mg
18%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin (B3)0.5 mg
3%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
5%
Folate (B9)35.0 mcg
9%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.1 mg
3%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium54.0 mg
4%
Iron1.3 mg
7%
Magnesium30.0 mg
7%
Phosphorus42.0 mg
3%
Potassium284.0 mg
6%
Sodium122.0 mg
5%
Zinc0.2 mg
1%
Copper0.0 mg
2%
Manganese0.1 mg
6%
Selenium0.9 mcg
2%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.1 g

About Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica), also called swamp cabbage, kangkong, ong choy, or Chinese watercress, is a fast-growing leafy green that thrives in and around water across tropical Asia. A relative of the morning glory, it has arrow-shaped leaves and long, hollow, crunchy stems, and it ranks among the most popular greens in Southeast Asian and southern Chinese kitchens. Grown either floating in water or in moist garden beds, it is low in calories yet rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and fiber.

The one trick to cooking it is that the sturdy stems and tender leaves cook at different speeds, so the stems usually hit the hot wok first. A classic preparation is a quick, fiery stir-fry with garlic, chili, and a savory sauce such as fermented bean curd or shrimp paste, where the leaves wilt to silk while the stems stay crisp. It can also be blanched, slipped into soups and curries, or dressed as a salad.

Look for bright, crisp bunches with firm, unblemished leaves, and store water spinach in the refrigerator, using it within a day or two before the delicate leaves fade.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

There are 20 calories in 100 g of Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 20 calories in 1 cup, chopped (98 g).

How much protein is in Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 3.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?

Swamp cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (29% DV) and a good source of Vitamin C (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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