Prepared and Processed / Instant Foods
Noodles, mung bean starch, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 78kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0 g/ 71g (0%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 19.3 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 6 mg/ 750mg (0.8%) |
Phosphorus | 1 mg/ 700mg (0.14%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
This is boiled noodles made from mung bean starch (often called mung bean starch noodles or glass noodles). It’s mainly a carb-based food with very little fat and almost no sugar.
Why it matters to health
Mung bean starch noodles give you energy for your day (carbohydrates), and they’re naturally low in fat and cholesterol. They also have a small amount of fiber, which helps with digestion, though it’s not very high—so pairing with vegetables and lean protein is important. Sodium is very low in this plain form, which is good for keeping your meals lighter on salt. Since it’s mostly carbs, your portion matters—especially if you’re having it as a regular meal or snack.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms) and lean protein (chicken, tofu, eggs, fish) to make the meal more filling.
- Use a balanced plate: noodles as the carb base, then add lots of vegetables and protein.
- Watch portion size if you’re having noodles at lunch or dinner—too much can crowd out other healthier foods.
- If you add sauce, choose lighter options (less salty soy sauce or broth) and add flavor with garlic, ginger, calamansi, and herbs.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep noodles as part of a meal, not the only thing on the plate.
Common Filipino dishes
Pancit Bihon, Pancit Canton, Pancit Malabon, Sotanghon Guisado, Lugaw with toppings
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