Prepared and Processed / Pastries and Desserts
Cake, mamon
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 368kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.4 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 10.7 g/ 42g (25%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 62.6 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 83 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 87 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 704 mg/ 1500mg (46%) |
What is this food?
Cake, mamon is a sweet baked snack or dessert made mostly from flour (carbohydrates), with added sugar and fats (often butter or shortening). It’s usually eaten in small slices or pieces, especially during merienda.
Why it matters to health
Mamon cake can give quick energy because it’s high in carbohydrates (62.6g per 100g). It also has some fats (10.7g), including saturated fat (6.1g) and cholesterol (168mg), which are better kept in smaller amounts. It’s also high in sugar (41.4g) and sodium (704mg), so frequent big servings can make it harder to manage blood sugar and heart-health goals. The good part: if you enjoy it, you can still fit it into a balanced day by choosing the right portion and timing—everything in moderation.
Healthier tips
- Keep portion small: aim for about 1 small slice/piece (or roughly 30–50g) rather than a large serving.
- Pair it with protein or fiber: have it with milk, yogurt, or nuts, or add fruit to slow down sugar spikes.
- Choose timing: enjoy mamon during merienda, not as a frequent “every meal” item.
- Balance the rest of the day: if you have mamon, make your next meal more filling with rice in proper portion + ulam with vegetables.
- Watch sodium and saturated fat: limit other salty or fatty snacks on the same day.
Common Filipino dishes
Mamon, sponge cake, butter cake, brazo de mercedes, ensaymada
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