Foraged Foods
Ceylon moss/Agar-agar bar
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 311kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.6 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 74.5 g/ 348g (21%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 488 mg/ 750mg (65%) high |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 27 mg/ 12mg (225%) high |
Sodium | 92 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Ceylon moss/agar-agar bar is a jelly-like dessert made from seaweed (agar or similar). It’s usually set with water and sweetened, then cut into bars. In your nutrition data, it’s mainly carbohydrates with some fiber, and very low in fat.
Why it matters to health
This food can be a lighter option compared to many creamy desserts because it has low fat (about 0.3 g total fat per 100 g) and no cholesterol. The fiber (about 6.9 g) can help you feel fuller and support smoother digestion. It also has low sugar listed (about 2.7 g) and low sodium (about 92 mg). The main thing to watch is that it still has high carbohydrates (about 74.5 g per 100 g), so portion size matters—especially if you’re having it alongside other snacks or rice-based meals.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as a snack, not a full meal replacement—pair it with something protein-rich if you can (e.g., a small serving of milk/yogurt or nuts) to balance your snack.
- Choose bars with less added sugar when available, and check if it’s sweetened heavily.
- Watch portions: since it’s carbohydrate-heavy, try 1 small bar or a smaller serving, especially on days you also eat other sweet snacks.
- If you’re adding toppings (condensed milk, syrup, fruit with lots of sugar), go easy—toppings can quickly raise sugar and calories.
Common Filipino dishes
Halo-halo, Gulaman/agar jelly, Sago’t gulaman, Fruit salad with jelly, Macapuno/gelatin desserts
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