Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Masareal
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 484kcal / 2530kcal (19%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.9 g/ 71g (19%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 21.2 g/ 42g (50%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 59.4 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.3%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 8.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (52%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 53 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 158 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 427 mg/ 1500mg (28%) |
What is this food?
Masareal is a sweetener made from sugar (often used to sweeten drinks or desserts). It’s basically “sweet” in form, so it adds calories mainly from carbohydrates and sugar.
Why it matters to health
Because masareal is high in sugar and calories, it can raise your daily calorie intake quickly—especially if you add it to multiple meals or snacks. It also has some sodium and fat (including saturated fat), so frequent heavy use may make it harder to keep your overall diet balanced. On the positive side, it can help make meals and snacks more enjoyable, which can support consistency in eating—just keep portions in check. Key nutrients to note per 100g: 484 kcal, 49.3g sugar, 59.4g total carbs, 21.2g total fat (3.79g saturated fat), 427mg sodium, 2.4g fiber.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller amount: start with less than you usually add, then adjust to taste.
- If you sweeten drinks, try limiting sweetened beverages to 1 snack time (not every meal).
- Pair sweet foods with fiber/protein: add fruit, nuts, or yogurt (in reasonable portions) to help you feel fuller.
- Watch frequency: since you already have 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks, keep sweeteners to one “sweet” item per snack when possible.
- Balance the rest of the day: choose more rice/ulam/vegetables and leaner viands for your main meals so your overall intake stays steady.
Common Filipino dishes
Coconut macapuno dessert, leche flan, halo-halo, maja blanca, sweetened buko juice
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