Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Bread, pan de limon
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 321kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.6 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.9 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 60.9 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 12.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 84 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 3.6 mg/ 12mg (30%) source |
Sodium | 579 mg/ 1500mg (38%) |
Allergen Info
Wheat
Gluten
What is this food?
Bread, specifically pan de limon (lemon bread). It’s a carb-based baked food, usually eaten as a snack or with meals.
Why it matters to health
Pan de limon gives quick energy because it has 60.9 g carbohydrates per 100 g. It also has some fiber (2.4 g), which helps keep you full and supports digestion. However, it can be higher in sodium (579 mg) and saturated fat (0.92 g), so frequent large servings may add up, especially if you already eat salty viands and processed foods. The sugar (7.4 g) is not “bad,” but it’s good to watch how often and how much you pair it with other sweet snacks. A practical way is to enjoy it in your daily pattern: 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, and keep bread as part of a balanced snack, not the whole snack.
Healthier tips
- Choose a smaller portion: start with about 1 small slice (or ~30–40 g) if you’re having it as a snack.
- Pair it with protein or fiber to balance your blood sugar and keep you full: e.g., milk or yogurt, or a side of fruit (like apple/banana) instead of more sweets.
- If you’re having pan de limon with coffee/tea, try less sugar for your drink.
- Because it has sodium, avoid pairing it with other salty snacks (chips, crackers) in the same snack time.
- Use it strategically: if you eat bread for one snack, pick a lighter snack for the other (like fruit, nuts in small amount, or plain yogurt).
Common Filipino dishes
Pan de sal, pan de limon, ensaymada, pandesal with egg, monay, bibingka
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