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Water convolvulus

Water convolvulus, also called water spinach or morning glory, is a leafy vegetable with hollow stems commonly stir-fried or added to soups.

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About Water convolvulus

Water convolvulus, also known as water spinach or water morning glory, is a leafy vegetable with hollow stems and tender leaves. It is commonly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and other savory dishes. The leaves are typically arrowhead-shaped, while the long stems are green and crisp when raw.

When cooked, its leaves soften and the stems can remain pleasantly crisp. Its flavor is mild and green, somewhat like other leafy vegetables. It is sold in bunches, with leaves and stems usually cooked together; wilting and cooking reduce its bulk. Common names can also be used inconsistently, so the plant identity matters.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Water convolvulus,raw

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Water convolvulus nutrition & diet

Water convolvulus nutritional value

Water convolvulus,raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
19kcal
Protein
2.6g
Carbs
3.1g
Fat
0.2g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Raw leaves and stems differ from cooked portions in water content and volume; comparisons should use the same preparation and edible portion.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Water convolvulus,raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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