Foraged Foods / Wild Fruits
Galo fruit, whole
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 87% |
| Calories | 165kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.9 g/ 71g (5%) | ||
Total Fat | 1.8 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 33.4 g/ 348g (9%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 21 mg/ 70mg (30%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 65 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
What is this food?
Galo fruit (whole) — a fruit you can eat as-is. For every 100g, it has about 165 kcal and around 33.4g carbohydrates, with very low fat (about 1.8g) and no cholesterol.
Why it matters to health
Galo fruit can be a good addition to your daily meals and snacks because it provides energy from carbohydrates and helps you feel satisfied when paired with balanced food. Since it’s a fruit, it also supports a more fiber- and micronutrient-rich diet compared with snacks that are mostly refined carbs. For health, it’s best to watch portions because fruits still add up in calories and carbohydrates—especially if you’re eating it alongside other sweet or starchy foods in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- Have it as a snack between meals (or after lunch) instead of replacing a full meal.
- Pair it with a protein or healthy fat to balance your blood sugar and stay full longer—e.g., add a small serving of nuts, yogurt, or milk.
- Keep your serving to about 1 small bowl/handful (about 100–150g) and adjust if you’re also eating rice, bread, or other starchy foods.
- Enjoy it whole (not as syrup or sweetened juice) for better overall eating quality.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang Bilo-Bilo, Fruit Salad (fresh), Mango Float, Sago’t Gulaman, Halo-Halo
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