Cereals and Grains / Pseudocereals
Glutinous rice w/ mung bean & cocomilk
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 130kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.8 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3 g/ 42g (7%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 24 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 25 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 9 mg/ 1500mg (0.6%) very low |
Allergen Info
Milk
Corn
Gluten
What is this food?
Glutinous rice with mung bean and coconut milk (often sweet or savory, depending on the recipe). It’s a filling rice-based snack/meal that combines glutinous rice (carb), mung beans (protein + fiber), and coconut milk (fat, especially saturated fat).
Why it matters to health
This dish can help you feel full because it has carbohydrates for energy and fiber (about 2.7 g per 100 g) to support digestion. The mung beans also add a bit of protein, which helps balance the meal.
On the other hand, coconut milk adds total fat (3 g) and saturated fat (2.63 g), so it’s best to keep portions reasonable. It also has sugar (8.9 g) and sodium (9 mg)—not very high for sodium, but the sweetness can add up if you eat it often or with extra sugar. If you’re having this as one of your daily meals/snacks, pairing it with lighter foods can help keep your overall day balanced.
On the other hand, coconut milk adds total fat (3 g) and saturated fat (2.63 g), so it’s best to keep portions reasonable. It also has sugar (8.9 g) and sodium (9 mg)—not very high for sodium, but the sweetness can add up if you eat it often or with extra sugar. If you’re having this as one of your daily meals/snacks, pairing it with lighter foods can help keep your overall day balanced.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: treat it as a carb-centered snack or part of a meal, not the whole plate. For example, keep it to about half to 1 cup cooked depending on your hunger and what else you ate.
- Add balance: pair with fresh fruit or plain yogurt, or have it alongside a protein-rich food (like eggs, fish, or tofu) and some vegetables if it’s a meal.
- Watch the sweetness: if your version is sweet, reduce added sugar or choose less sweet toppings (like less syrup).
- Choose frequency: since it’s carb-heavy, have it occasionally within your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks per day.
- Balance the day: on days you eat this, make your other snacks lighter (e.g., nuts in small portions, fruit, or unsweetened drinks).
Common Filipino dishes
Biko, Ginataang Halo-Halo, Munggo with Coconut Milk (sweet version), Suman with Munggo, Palitaw with Munggo
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