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Lohuwa, sesame seed
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 473kcal / 2530kcal (18%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.7 g/ 71g (15%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 19.1 g/ 42g (45%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 64.5 g/ 348g (18%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.27 mg/ 1mg (22%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 2.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (14%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 65 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 330 mg/ 700mg (47%) high |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
Sodium | 434 mg/ 1500mg (28%) |
Allergen Info
Sesame
What is this food?
Lohuwa is a sweet sesame seed snack (often sesame seeds mixed with sugar or syrup). It’s usually eaten in small portions because it’s energy-dense.
Why it matters to health
Sesame seeds provide healthy fats, but this lohuwa version can also be high in saturated fat (7.93 g per 100 g) and sugar (45.7 g per 100 g). It also has sodium (434 mg per 100 g), which can add up if you snack often. On the positive side, the fats help you feel satisfied, and sesame seeds are nutrient-rich. Since it’s sweet and calorie-dense, it’s best to enjoy it in small amounts, especially if you already have carbs and sweets in your day.
Healthier tips
- Keep portion small: treat lohuwa as a snack, not a main food—about a few tablespoons or a small piece, then pair it with something filling like fruit or plain yogurt.
- Balance your day: if you eat lohuwa, reduce other sweet snacks (cakes, candies, sweet drinks) so your total sugar stays reasonable.
- Choose water or unsweetened drinks instead of soda/juice to avoid adding more sugar.
- If you’re watching cholesterol or saturated fat, limit how often you eat lohuwa and rotate with nuts/whole fruits instead.
- For a fuller snack, combine with fiber foods (e.g., banana, apple, or a small serving of oats) to support better fullness.
Common Filipino dishes
Lohuwa (sesame seed snack), sesame candies, tahini-based spreads, ginataan with sesame topping, peanut-sesame brittle
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