Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Hotcake, prep, w/ MLP
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 242kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.3 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 7.1 g/ 42g (16%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 39.3 g/ 348g (11%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 9.3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B3 | 2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%) |
Vit C | 6 mg/ 70mg (8%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 70 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 313 mg/ 700mg (44%) high |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
Sodium | 438 mg/ 1500mg (29%) |
Allergen Info
Milk
What is this food?
Hotcake (sweet pancake), usually made from flour and eggs, then cooked on a pan. With your prep (MLP), it’s typically a carb-heavy snack or breakfast item.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, hotcake has 242 kcal and a good amount of carbohydrates (39.3g), with sugar (17.9g). It also has total fat (7.1g) and saturated fat (4.7g), plus sodium (438mg). The fiber (2.2g) helps with fullness, but the overall sugar and saturated fat mean it’s best to enjoy it in a balanced way—especially if you’re having it alongside other sweet or salty foods in the day. The cholesterol (43mg) is also something to consider when you eat hotcake often.
Healthier tips
- Pair hotcake with protein and fiber to balance your meal: e.g., eggs, yogurt, or peanut butter (small amount) plus fruit.
- Watch portion: for a 3-meals + 1–2 snacks pattern, treat hotcake as a snack or small breakfast, not the whole meal.
- Choose toppings wisely: go for fresh fruit or less syrup; reduce sweet spreads to lower added sugar.
- If you’re eating it with salty items (like processed fillings), keep the rest of the day’s sodium lighter.
- Try a smaller serving and add a side of veggies or fruit to improve overall balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Hotcake, Banana cue, Palitaw, Bibingka, Ensaymada
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