Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Champoy
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 90% |
| Calories | 390kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.3 g/ 71g (0.42%) |
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low |
Total Carbs | 95.5 g/ 348g (27%) |
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 42 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 9 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
What is this food?
Champoy is a sweet-sour condiment made from pickled fruit (often mango) that’s usually mixed with sugar and spices. It’s commonly eaten as a topping or dip for snacks and fruit.
Why it matters to health
Champoy is mainly made of carbohydrates and sugar, so it can add quick energy to your day—but it can also raise your overall sugar intake if you eat it often or in big servings. The good part is that it can make fruit and snacks more enjoyable, which may help you eat more of those foods. Since it’s not a “main meal,” it’s best to treat it as a flavoring so your plate still includes balanced portions of protein and fiber from other foods.
Healthier tips
- Use a small serving (like 1–2 tablespoons) as a topping for fruit or as a dip, not as a main ingredient.
- Pair it with fiber-rich options (like fresh fruit, yogurt, or nuts) to help you feel fuller.
- If you’re having champoy with snacks, keep the rest of the snack lighter (e.g., avoid adding another sweet drink or dessert).
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, treat champoy as part of the snack flavoring, not something you add to every meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Champoy with mango, champoy with fruits (mango/guava), champoy dip for chichirya, champoy on salted fruit, champoy-flavored drinks
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