Prepared and Processed / Canned Fruits
Jelly, pineapple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 310kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 75.9 g/ 348g (21%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 46 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 2 mg/ 700mg (0.29%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 33 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Jelly with pineapple is a sweet dessert made from fruit (pineapple) and jelly/gelatin, usually served chilled. Per 100 g, it’s high in carbohydrates and mostly comes from sugar.
Why it matters to health
This food can be a nice sweet treat, especially if you enjoy fruit flavor. It provides some fiber (about 1.1 g per 100 g) and small amounts of fat (about 0.7 g). However, it’s also high in sugar (about 56 g per 100 g) and has relatively low fiber for the amount of carbs, so it can raise your overall sugar intake if eaten often or in large portions. It also has a bit of saturated fat (about 0.18 g) even though total fat is low—so portion matters. If you’re having this as a snack, it helps to balance it with meals that include enough protein and fiber (like ulam and gulay) so your day stays well-rounded.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small (e.g., a few spoonfuls or a small cup) and treat it as an occasional snack.
- Pair it with something filling: have it after a meal or alongside yogurt, milk, or a small serving of nuts (instead of eating it alone).
- Choose options with less added sugar when available, or look for “no added sugar”/lower-sugar versions.
- Since you already have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, plan jelly/pineapple for only one snack slot, not multiple times in the same day.
Common Filipino dishes
Pineapple jelly, Fruit salad with nata de coco, Gulaman (agar jelly) with fruit, Sago’t gulaman, Halo-halo
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