Mallow - How Many Calories?

Dietitian's Tips for Consuming Mallow

• Metabolic Impact: Mallow is a remarkably low-calorie green that also stands out for its high calcium content, making it a solid ally for bone health. The mucilage compounds in its leaves soothe the digestive tract and help regulate bowel movements.
• Serving Suggestion: Stuffed mallow leaves with olive oil, rice, and dried onion is a cherished classic in Turkish cuisine that showcases the leaf's tender texture beautifully. You can also sauté mallow quickly in olive oil with garlic and serve it as a yogurt-based side dish.
• Things to Watch Out For: People prone to kidney stones should keep an eye on portion sizes due to mallow's oxalate content. Fresh mallow leaves wilt quickly, so cooking them on the day of purchase—or at the latest the following day—preserves both their nutritional value and flavor.
• Exercise Equivalent: A bowl of olive oil stuffed mallow (around 200 kcal) requires roughly 30 minutes of moderate-paced cycling to burn off. When eaten as plain cooked leaves, a single serving (90 g, 23 kcal) is balanced by just 6 minutes of brisk walking.