Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds / Nuts
Pili nut Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 16% | |
| Calories | 699kcal / 2530kcal (27%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 68.5 g/ 42g (163%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 6.4 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
Protein | 14.2 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 29 mg/ 70mg (41%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.95 mg/ 1mg (79%) high |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 135 mg/ 750mg (18%) source |
Iron | 2.6 mg/ 12mg (21%) source |
Phosphorus | 520 mg/ 700mg (74%) high |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
Allergen Info
AI-assisted Tree Nuts
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Pili nut is a type of nut (from the pili tree) that’s very rich in healthy fats. It’s usually eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in desserts and pastries.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Pili nuts provide a lot of energy and fats, which help keep you full and satisfied between meals. They also contain mostly unsaturated fats, but they can be high in saturated fat too, so portion size matters. They’re low in sodium and have very little carbs, which makes them a good option for pairing with balanced meals. Since they’re calorie-dense (about 699 kcal per 100 g), eating too much at once can easily add up, especially if you already have snacks daily.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For snacks, try a small portion: about 1–2 tablespoons (or a small handful), especially if you eat 1–2 snacks a day.
- Choose plain pili nuts (not sugar-coated or heavily salted) when possible.
- Pair with fiber-rich foods for better balance: e.g., pili nuts with fruit or plain yogurt, or add a small sprinkle to oatmeal.
- If you’re using pili nuts in desserts, keep it as a topping or small add-on rather than the main portion.
Common Filipino dishes
Pili nut candies, ube-pili nut pastries, pili nut ice cream, pili nut cookies, tablea with nuts
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