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PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 442kcal / 2530kcal (17%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 8.5 g/ 71g (11%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 11.1 g/ 42g (26%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 76.9 g/ 348g (22%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.5%) |
Vit B1 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 2.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 65 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 357 mg/ 700mg (51%) high |
Iron | 3.2 mg/ 12mg (26%) source |
Sodium | 578 mg/ 1500mg (38%) |
Allergen Info
Wheat
Gluten
What is this food?
Sweet pretzel (sweetened pretzel snack/bread).
Why it matters to health
Sweet pretzels are mainly carbohydrates, so they can help provide energy—useful for active days. But per 100g, they also have high sugar (39.4g) and moderate sodium (578mg), plus fat (11.1g) with higher saturated fat (5.26g). If eaten often or in big portions, these can make it harder to keep daily sugar, sodium, and saturated fat within a good range. The fiber (2.4g) is present but not very high, so pairing with protein and fiber-rich foods can help you feel fuller and balance your snack.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack, not a main meal: aim for a smaller portion (for example, a few pieces) alongside water or unsweetened drinks.
- Balance your day: since you’ll have 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks, keep sweet pretzels to one snack and choose a lighter snack the other time (like fruit or yogurt).
- Pair it with protein and fiber to improve balance—try with a glass of milk/soy milk, or add fruit (banana/berries) or a small serving of nuts (small handful).
- Watch sodium: if you also eat salty viands, chips, or instant noodles that day, reduce salty foods to keep sodium in check.
- Choose “less sweet” options when available, and avoid frequent snacking straight from the bag—portion first.
Common Filipino dishes
Pandesal, Ensaymada, Bibingka, Spanish bread, Hopia, Turon
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