Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Hotcake, prep, w/ MLP Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 242kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 7.1 g/ 42g (16%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 39.3 g/ 348g (11%) | ||||||
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Protein | 5.3 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 186 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (26%) source |
Vitamin C | 6 mg/ 70mg (8%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vitamin B3 | 2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 70 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
Phosphorus | 313 mg/ 700mg (44%) high |
Sodium | 438 mg/ 1500mg (29%) |
Allergen Info
AI-assisted Milk
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 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
AI-assisted 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
AI-assisted - 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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