Fruits / Foraged Foods
Kandis, pulp Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 40% | |
| Calories | 60kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 14.3 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||
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Protein | 0.3 g/ 71g (0.42%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 18 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
Phosphorus | 20 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Potassium | 79 mg/ 2000mg (3%) |
Sodium | 15 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Zinc | 0.2 mg/ 7mg (3%) |
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 Kandis (pulp) is the sweet, dark pulp from the kandis fruit (often used as a natural sweetener or flavoring in drinks and desserts).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Kandis pulp provides carbohydrates and some dietary fiber (about 1.6 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and smoother digestion. It also has sugar (about 6.3 g) and low sodium (about 15 mg), so it can fit into meals and snacks when portioned well. Since it’s mainly used for sweetness, keep an eye on how much you add—too much sweet pulp can raise your total sugar intake for the day, especially if you also have sweet drinks or desserts.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small amount to sweeten—start with less, then adjust to taste.
- Pair it with fiber-rich foods (e.g., add to fruit-based snacks) to help you feel fuller.
- When you drink it (like in beverages), choose water-based versions and avoid adding extra sugar.
- Balance your day: keep kandis as part of your snack or small dessert portion, not as the main sweetness in every meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Kandis juice, candied fruit desserts, sweet fruit drinks, ginataang prutas with kandis, halo-halo toppings
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