Vietnamese Canh Mướp
Canh Mướp is a light, refreshing Vietnamese soup featuring luffa gourd (mướp) as the star ingredient, often cooked with shrimp, pork, or crab in a clear, savory broth. Originating from Vietnam, it's a staple home-cooked dish valued for its simplicity and cooling properties, especially popular during hot weather.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein depending on the added shrimp or pork. It's a good source of hydration, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like potassium and manganese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Folate | 45 µg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg |
Per 1 bowl (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Canh Mướp is culturally cherished for its 'yin' cooling properties in Vietnamese food philosophy, believed to balance the body's heat. Nutritionally, the luffa gourd itself is exceptionally low in calories and high in water content, making it a hydrating and digestive-friendly vegetable.
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