Prepared and Processed / Prepared and Processed
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PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 443kcal / 2530kcal (17%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 11 g/ 42g (26%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 81.9 g/ 348g (23%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 113 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Iron | 2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Sodium | 207 mg/ 1500mg (13%) |
What is this food?
Sweet popcorn (about 100 g). It’s a carb-rich snack made from popped corn and sweet flavoring.
Why it matters to health
Sweet popcorn can be fun and filling, mainly because it provides carbohydrates for energy and some fiber (about 5.2 g per 100 g) that can help with regular digestion. However, this version is also high in sugar (about 53.5 g) and has notable saturated fat (about 3.1 g) and sodium (about 207 mg) per 100 g. If eaten often or in big portions, the extra sugar and saturated fat can add up, and too much sodium may be less ideal for people watching their blood pressure.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: aim for a snack portion (for example, a small bowl) rather than eating a full 100 g serving.
- Choose less-sweet options when available (lightly salted or caramel-free) to reduce sugar.
- Pair it with a protein or fiber-rich side to make it a more balanced snack—e.g., popcorn with a glass of milk or yogurt, or with fruit.
- Plan it within your day: enjoy it as 1 snack, not alongside other very sweet snacks.
- If you’re having it with friends, share the pack/bucket to naturally control portion size.
Common Filipino dishes
Popcorn, Kakanin (like suman or bibingka), Halo-halo, Banana cue, Turon
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