Sugars and Sweets / Pastries and Desserts
Cookies, ogoy-ogoy
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 441kcal / 2530kcal (17%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 8.3 g/ 71g (11%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 11.8 g/ 42g (28%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 75.3 g/ 348g (21%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 33 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 129 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Iron | 2.3 mg/ 12mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 367 mg/ 1500mg (24%) |
What is this food?
Cookies, ogoy-ogoy are sweet, baked or fried snack treats made mainly from flour and sugar. They’re usually eaten as a snack (like between meals) or as a sweet side with coffee/tea.
Why it matters to health
Ogoy-ogoy cookies provide quick energy from carbohydrates (about 75.3 g per 100 g), but they also tend to be higher in added sugars (about 15.4 g) and sodium (about 367 mg). They also contain fat (about 11.8 g), including saturated fat (about 5.75 g), which can be a concern if eaten often or in large portions. The good part: they have some dietary fiber (about 2.5 g), but it’s usually not enough to make them a “filling” snack on its own—so pairing matters for better balance.
Healthier tips
- Choose portion size: keep it to a small serving (e.g., 1–2 pieces depending on size) so it fits your daily pattern of 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks.
- Pair it: have it with plain milk, unsweetened yogurt, or fresh fruit to balance the snack and help you feel satisfied.
- Watch frequency: enjoy it occasionally, not every snack time.
- Balance the day: if you ate ogoy-ogoy, make the next snack lighter (e.g., fruit, nuts in small portions, or yogurt) and keep meals more veggie- and protein-focused.
- Check your drink: go easy on sweetened drinks; water, plain milk, or unsweetened tea/coffee are better choices.
Common Filipino dishes
Ogyoy-ogoy, cookies, biskwit, sweet biscuits, pastries
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