Beverages / Processed Fruit Juices
Juice, calamansi (nectar)
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 150kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 36.4 g/ 348g (10%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 14 mg/ 70mg (20%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 17 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 6 mg/ 700mg (0.86%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
Sodium | 8 mg/ 1500mg (0.53%) very low |
What is this food?
Calamansi juice (nectar) — a citrus drink made from calamansi, usually used as a sweet-sour flavor for drinks and food.
Why it matters to health
Calamansi juice can add vitamin C–rich flavor to your day and helps make water-based drinks more enjoyable. In this serving, it provides carbohydrates (36.4 g) and sugar (6.8 g), with a small amount of fiber (1.6 g). It also has very low fat and low sodium (8 mg). Since it’s still a sweet drink, it’s best to pair it with meals or use it in controlled portions so it doesn’t add too much sugar between your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a flavor booster for water (e.g., mix with water) instead of drinking large amounts straight.
- If you add sugar or syrup, keep it minimal—let the sour taste do the work.
- For snacks, choose calamansi juice alongside something with protein or fiber (like nuts, yogurt, or fruit) to help you feel fuller.
- Keep an eye on portion size: a small glass goes a long way.
Common Filipino dishes
Calamansi juice, calamansi drink, sinigang (with calamansi as flavor), ginisang calamansi-based sauces, calamansi-based marinades
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