Lupo-Lupo
Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC.
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms:
Achyranthes linearifolia,
Achyranthes sessilis,
Achyranthes triandra,
Achyranthes villosa,
Allaganthera forsskaolei
Philippine local names:
English Name: Swamp amaranth
Part utilized as vegetables
Leaves
Uses
Correct Citation
Documentation of Indigenous Vegetables (2020) Retrieved from www.iveg.com.
See references:
Properties
Food Composition per 100g Edible Portion | Unit | amaranth leaves, raw | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water
Energy, calculated Energy, calculated Protein Total Fat Carbohydrate, total Carbohydrate, available Ash, total |
g
kcal kJ g g g g g |
84.7 52 218 5.1 0.2 7.5 2.6 2.5 |
courtesy of Food and Nutrition Research Institute Department of Science and Technology