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Bok choy青梗菜 · Chingensai · บ็อกชอย

Light, low-calorie greens rich in vitamin K and C; quick sauté preserves crunch and nutrients.

Overview

Crisp tender leafy cabbage for stir-fries and soup

  • Standard portion: 100 g
  • Approx. 13 kcal per serving
Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

  • Tofu (adds lean protein)
  • Garlic (aroma lifts greens)
  • Oyster sauce (umami glaze)
  • Ginger (warms digestion)
  • Sesame oil (finishing fragrance)

Use caution with

  • Heavy cream sauces (mutes freshness)
  • Over-salting (watery texture)
  • Long simmering (nutrient loss)
Pros & consShow details

Pros

  • Very low calorie
  • Rich vitamin k and c
  • Quick-cook friendly

Cons

  • Can become watery when over-salted
  • May taste bitter when overcooked
  • Perishable shelf life
Calorie comparisonShow details
Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
ServingCaloriesProtein (P)Carbs (C)Fat (F)
1 serve100 g
13 kcal1 g2 g0 g
Per 50 g50 g
6.5 kcal0.5 g1 g0 g
Per 100 g100 g
13 kcal1 g2 g0 g
Per 150 g150 g
20 kcal1.5 g3 g0 g
Per 200 g200 g
26 kcal2 g4 g0 g
Per 250 g250 g
33 kcal2.5 g5 g0 g

Serving size calculator

Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g
Calories13 kcal
NutrientAdult % DV
Nutrition facts for selected amount
NutrientAmount · Adult % DV
Protein1 g2% of adult daily value
Net Carbs1 g0.4% of adult daily value
Fat0 g0% of adult daily value
Fiber1 g3.6% of adult daily value
Sodium65 mg2.8% of adult daily value
Total Carbs2 g0.7% of adult daily value
Sugar

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.

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