Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Hopyang Hapon
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 352kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 8.7 g/ 71g (12%) | ||||
Total Fat | 5.7 g/ 42g (13%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 66.4 g/ 348g (19%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.01%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 111 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Phosphorus | 234 mg/ 700mg (33%) high |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 18 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Hopyang Hapon is a sweet, jelly-like dessert made from starch (often served chilled). It’s usually eaten as a snack or dessert, and it can be quite filling because it’s mostly carbohydrates and sugar.
Why it matters to health
For energy, the carbs in hopyang hapon can help, especially if you’re active. It also has some fiber, but the sugar content is fairly high (about 19.9 g per 100 g), so it’s best to keep portions small—especially if you already have rice, bread, or other starchy snacks in the day. It also has some saturated fat (about 2.34 g per 100 g) and sodium (about 18 mg per 100 g), so it’s good to enjoy it occasionally rather than every day. Good approach: balance it with meals that include vegetables, lean protein, and enough water.
Healthier tips
- Keep it to a small serving (about 1/2 cup or less) and treat it as a dessert/snack after a full meal.
- Pair with something that adds protein or fiber—like a glass of milk/soy milk, yogurt, or a fruit portion—to help you feel fuller.
- If you’re having it with sweet toppings, choose lighter toppings (less syrup/sugar) when possible.
- Plan your day: if you eat hopyang hapon, reduce other sugary snacks that day.
- For a more balanced plate, aim for 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks per day, and let hopyang hapon be one of the snacks, not a frequent extra.
Common Filipino dishes
Hopia, Halo-halo, Sago’t gulaman, Ginataang bilo-bilo, Leche flan
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