Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Candy bar, peanut
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 535kcal / 2530kcal (21%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.3 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 29.9 g/ 42g (71%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 46.1 g/ 348g (13%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 6.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (41%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 42 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 232 mg/ 700mg (33%) high |
Iron | 2.7 mg/ 12mg (22%) source |
Sodium | 155 mg/ 1500mg (10%) |
Allergen Info
Peanuts
What is this food?
A peanut candy bar (peanut + sugar), a sweet snack usually eaten in small portions.
Why it matters to health
This candy bar is calorie-dense (about 535 kcal per 100 g) and high in sugar (41.9 g) and total carbohydrates (46.1 g). It also has a good amount of fat (29.9 g) with some saturated fat (4.15 g). The fiber is modest (4.1 g), which can help a little with fullness, but the high sugar means it’s best kept as an occasional treat—especially if you’re having it between meals. On the plus side, peanuts provide fats that can be satisfying, but the overall nutrition here is still more “sweet snack” than “everyday food.”
Healthier tips
- Keep it small: treat it like a snack, not a meal—aim for a few bites or a small piece, especially if you already have carbs in your day.
- Pair it wisely: if you want something sweet, choose it after a meal or with a balanced snack (e.g., fruit or yogurt) to avoid a big sugar spike on an empty stomach.
- Watch frequency: limit to occasional days within your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine.
- Balance the rest of the day: when you have a candy bar, choose less sugary drinks/desserts and more fiber-rich foods (vegetables, legumes, whole grains) for your other meals/snacks.
- Check labels: compare sugar and serving size—sometimes “smaller servings” still taste good.
Common Filipino dishes
Peanut candy bar, Choco butternut, Buko pandan, Leche flan, Halo-halo, Turon
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