Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Peanut cracker
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 541kcal / 2530kcal (21%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 31.2 g/ 42g (74%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 42.1 g/ 348g (12%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 8.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (53%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 243 mg/ 700mg (34%) high |
Iron | 3.7 mg/ 12mg (30%) source |
Sodium | 530 mg/ 1500mg (35%) |
Allergen Info
Peanuts
Wheat
What is this food?
Peanut cracker is a crunchy snack made mainly from peanut and flour, usually baked or fried. It’s often eaten as a snack or as a “pang-ulam” crunchy side, but it’s still considered a snack food because it’s calorie-dense.
Why it matters to health
Peanut crackers can be filling because they have fat and carbohydrates. Peanuts also add some nutrients, but this specific snack is high in calories and sodium (about 530 mg per 100 g). It also has saturated fat (about 7.43 g per 100 g) and sugar (about 17.3 g per 100 g), so frequent or large portions can make it harder to manage daily intake. The good part: it has fiber (about 3.3 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness—just pair it with other balanced foods for better overall meals.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: aim for a handful or about 20–30 g per snack, then drink water.
- Balance your day: since you’ll have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, place peanut crackers as one snack only, not alongside other salty/sweet snacks.
- Pair with fiber-rich foods: add fresh fruit (banana, apple, orange) or unsweetened yogurt to improve balance.
- Watch sodium: if you eat crackers, choose meals with less salty ulam that day (e.g., go easy on bagoong, instant noodles, and processed meats).
- Choose better options when available: look for crackers with lower sodium and less added sugar.
- Enjoy in moderation—no food is strictly bad; the key is frequency and portion.
Common Filipino dishes
Pancit Canton, Sinigang na Baboy, Adobo (Chicken or Pork), Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare
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