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Fried rice mix, w/ yacon Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 140kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 4 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 23.1 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Protein | 3 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 49 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (7%) |
Vitamin C | 1 mg/ 70mg (1%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.31 mg/ 1mg (25%) source |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 11 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 36 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Sodium | 196 mg/ 1500mg (13%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Fried rice mix with yacon—this is a cooked rice-based dish (or mix) that’s been fried and combined with yacon, a sweet root that adds a mild sweetness and some fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This food mainly provides carbohydrates for energy (23.1 g per 100 g). It also has fiber (1.8 g) which can help with fullness and better digestion. However, because it’s fried, it’s also higher in fat (4.0 g total; 2.4 g saturated) and sodium (196 mg), which can add up if you eat big portions or have it often. The cholesterol content (33 mg) is also something to keep in mind when balancing your weekly meals. Yacon’s sweetness can make the dish more enjoyable, but it still works best when paired with protein and vegetables so your meal stays balanced.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions reasonable: treat it as your carb for one meal (about 1 cup cooked rice equivalent), especially if you also have rice or noodles in the same day.
- Balance your plate: add lean protein (egg, chicken, tofu, fish) and non-starchy veggies (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, pechay, carrots) to improve overall nutrition.
- Watch the “fried” part: if you can, choose less-oily cooking or ask for lighter frying.
- For snacks, don’t pair it with another salty or carb-heavy food—aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, and let fried rice be part of a full meal.
- Since sodium is moderate, try to go easy on sauces (toyo, patis, ketchup) and add flavor with herbs, garlic, and pepper.
Common Filipino dishes
Garlic fried rice, Yang chow fried rice, Sinangag (garlic fried rice), Arroz caldo (rice porridge), Chicken fried rice
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