Sugars and Sweets / Pastries and Desserts
Cake, marshmallow roll
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 338kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.5 g/ 71g (9%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 5.1 g/ 42g (12%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 66.4 g/ 348g (19%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 20.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 46 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 124 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Iron | 2.3 mg/ 12mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 164 mg/ 1500mg (10%) |
Allergen Info
Milk
Eggs
Wheat
Gluten
What is this food?
Cake, marshmallow roll — a sweet dessert roll made with cake layers and marshmallow filling, usually eaten as a snack or after meals.
Why it matters to health
This is energy-dense, so it can add up quickly to daily calories. It has high sugar (about 39.2 g per 100 g) and moderate carbohydrates, which can affect blood sugar if eaten often or in big portions. It also has some fat (about 5.1 g) with saturated fat (about 1.42 g). On the positive side, it provides small amounts of fiber (about 1.7 g), but the main nutrients are still sugar and carbs. Sodium is relatively low (about 164 mg per 100 g), but the bigger focus is the sugar and total calories.
Healthier tips
- Keep it to a small slice (think 1–2 small pieces) especially if you already had rice and viands at meals.
- Pair with something that adds balance: fruit or a small serving of plain yogurt to help you feel fuller.
- Choose it more as an occasional treat, not daily, so your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks stay balanced.
- If you’re having it as a snack, consider skipping another sweet snack that day.
- When possible, pick versions with less sugar or smaller portions.
Common Filipino dishes
Marshmallow cake roll, brazo de mercedes, mamon, ensaymada, leche flan
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