In Filipino 'Adobong Talbos ng Kamote'
Adobong Talbos ng Kamote is a savory Filipino dish made from sautéed sweet potato leaves (talbos ng kamote) cooked in a classic adobo-style sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and sometimes onions or chili. It is a common, humble vegetable side dish or 'ulam' (main dish with rice) found in households across the Philippines, particularly in rural and provincial areas where sweet potato plants are abundant.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in fat and protein, with most of its calories coming from carbohydrates, primarily from the leafy greens themselves and the sauce. It is a good source of dietary fiber and provides key vitamins and minerals, with a rough calorie estimate of 80-120 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 180 µg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Folate | 60 µg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) cooked · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the Filipino practice of utilizing every part of the plant, as sweet potato leaves are often considered a byproduct of the main tuber crop. Nutritionally, the leaves are a powerhouse, exceptionally rich in vitamins A and C, and the vinegar-based cooking method is a traditional preservation technique.
