Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Bread, toasted, w/ margarine-sugar topping
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 412kcal / 2530kcal (16%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 9.3 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 7.4 g/ 42g (17%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 77.1 g/ 348g (22%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.17 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 3.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 44 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 92 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 3.1 mg/ 12mg (25%) source |
Sodium | 599 mg/ 1500mg (39%) |
Allergen Info
Wheat
What is this food?
This is toasted bread with a margarine-sugar topping. It’s mainly a carb-based snack or breakfast item, with added fat from margarine and sweetness from sugar.
Why it matters to health
Because it’s high in carbohydrates, it can give you quick energy—useful for your daily meals and snacks. It also has some dietary fiber (about 6.3 g per 100 g), which can help you feel fuller and support digestion. However, the topping adds more fat (7.4 g total, with 1.03 g saturated fat) and sodium (about 599 mg), which can add up if eaten often. Even though the listed sugar is relatively low (0.9 g per 100 g), a margarine-sugar topping can still make your overall sweetness higher depending on how much you spread. The key is to balance it with protein and vegetables so your snack supports steady energy, not just quick spikes.
Healthier tips
- Portion: Keep it to about 1 slice (or a small serving) especially if you already had rice or noodles in a meal.
- Balance: Pair with protein like egg, tuna, chicken, or peanut butter (small amount) and add fruit or a glass of milk/unsweetened yogurt.
- Go lighter on the topping: Use less margarine-sugar, or choose a topping with less added sugar (e.g., fruit spread or a thin layer).
- Watch sodium: If the bread is salty or you add other salty sides, choose less salty options for the rest of the day.
- Timing: Use it as a snack or breakfast, then aim for your next meal to include vegetables and lean protein.
Common Filipino dishes
Tocino with garlic rice, Pandesal with butter or margarine, Spanish bread, Ensaymada, Banana cue
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