Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Caramelo
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 398kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0 g/ 71g (0%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0 g/ 42g (0%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 99.5 g/ 348g (28%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 3 mg/ 750mg (0.4%) |
Phosphorus | 2 mg/ 700mg (0.29%) |
Iron | 0 mg/ 12mg (0%) |
Sodium | 267 mg/ 1500mg (17%) |
What is this food?
Caramelo is a sweet caramel syrup/sauce made from sugar (sometimes with a little water and flavoring). It’s usually used to drizzle or coat desserts and drinks.
Why it matters to health
Caramelo is mostly carbohydrates and sugar (about 71 g sugar per 100 g) with very little fat and no fiber. It can add quick energy, but too much sugar in a day can make it harder to balance meals—especially if you’re also having sweet snacks. It also has sodium (about 267 mg per 100 g), so portion matters if you’re watching salt intake. The good part: when used in small amounts, it can still fit into a balanced eating pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), as long as it doesn’t crowd out more filling, nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and meals with protein and fiber. Everything can fit with moderation—no food is strictly bad when portions are right.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller drizzle: start with 1–2 teaspoons, then taste before adding more.
- Pair it with a balanced snack: add fruit, yogurt, or nuts so you get protein/fiber and feel fuller.
- Choose smaller portions of dessert overall, especially if you already had a sweet snack earlier.
- If you’re making it at home, try reducing sugar or using less caramel topping while keeping the dessert portion the same.
- Watch sodium if you’re also eating salty foods that day—balance with water and less salty sides.
Common Filipino dishes
Leche flan, caramel custard, banana cue, turon with caramel, halo-halo with caramel syrup
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