Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Candy bar, pili nut
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 537kcal / 2530kcal (21%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.7 g/ 71g (8%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 30.1 g/ 42g (71%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 60.7 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 277 mg/ 700mg (39%) high |
Iron | 5.6 mg/ 12mg (46%) high |
Sodium | 155 mg/ 1500mg (10%) |
Allergen Info
Tree Nuts
What is this food?
A candy bar made with pili nuts. It’s sweet and energy-dense, with pili nuts adding healthy fats and some fiber, while the candy part adds a lot of sugar.
Why it matters to health
This type of candy bar can be satisfying, but it’s also high in calories and sugar. Per 100 g, it has 537 kcal, 60.7 g carbohydrates (with 41.9 g sugar), and 30.1 g fat (including 4.18 g saturated fat). The good side: pili nuts contribute dietary fiber (4.1 g), which can help you feel fuller, and the fats can support satiety. The caution: frequent snacking on high-sugar, high-calorie treats can make it easier to exceed daily energy needs, and too much saturated fat and sugar over time may affect heart health. Since it’s a snack, the key is keeping portions small and not making it a daily habit.
Healthier tips
- Use it as an occasional snack, not a regular daily one—especially if you already had rice/bread and other sweets in the day.
- Portion guide: try a small piece (about 20–30 g) instead of eating the whole bar. This helps control calories and sugar.
- Pair it with something that adds balance: have it after a meal or with fruit or plain yogurt to slow down sugar spikes and improve fullness.
- Watch your other snacks: if you take this, choose lighter snacks for the rest of the day (e.g., nuts in small amounts, fruit, or unsweetened drinks).
- Choose water or unsweetened drinks instead of sugary drinks to reduce total sugar intake.
Common Filipino dishes
Pili nut candy bar, buko pie, hopia, polvoron, leche flan, taho
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