Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Peanut brittle w/ sesame seed
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 522kcal / 2530kcal (20%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14 g/ 71g (19%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 27.6 g/ 42g (65%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 54.4 g/ 348g (15%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.39%) |
Vit B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 4.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 52 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 174 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 436 mg/ 1500mg (29%) |
Allergen Info
Peanuts
Sesame
What is this food?
Peanut brittle with sesame seeds is a sweet snack made from peanuts, sugar, and sesame. It’s usually served in small pieces because it’s calorie-dense and high in sugar.
Why it matters to health
This treat can provide energy and some healthy fats from peanuts and sesame. However, per 100 g it’s also high in added sugar (about 50 g), total fat (about 27.6 g) with saturated fat (about 6.0 g), and sodium (about 436 mg). Too much of these, especially sugar and saturated fat, can make it harder to manage weight and keep heart health in check when eaten often. The good part: if you enjoy it, it can fit into your day when portion is controlled and balanced with your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small—think 1–2 small pieces rather than a handful.
- Pair it with a more filling snack option: have it after a meal or with fruit or plain yogurt to help balance your snack.
- Choose less frequent treats: if you have peanut brittle, make the other snack that day lighter (e.g., fruit, nuts in small amount, or unsweetened drinks).
- Watch sodium and overall sugar: limit sweetened drinks on the same day to avoid stacking sugar.
- Since it’s sweet, treat it as a dessert/snack, not an everyday staple.
Common Filipino dishes
Peanut brittle, sesame candy (binatog/tilsit-style snacks), peanut cookies, tahini/sesame sweets, pastillas
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