Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice cake (glutinous), bibingka
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 256kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.8 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 59 g/ 348g (16%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 13 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 59 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 69 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Bibingka is a rice cake made from glutinous rice (often with coconut milk), usually cooked in banana leaf-lined molds and topped with things like salted egg and grated coconut.
Why it matters to health
Bibingka is mainly a carb-rich food, so it can help fuel your day—especially if you eat it as part of your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks. In a 100g serving, it has about 256 kcal and 59g carbohydrates, with 18g sugar. It also has 1g fat, but most of that is saturated fat (0.88g). The good side: it has 2.1g fiber, which supports better fullness and digestion. The caution: higher sugar and saturated fat can add up if you eat large portions often, and sodium can be a factor too (about 69mg per 100g).
Healthier tips
- Enjoy bibingka in a snack-sized portion (for example, a smaller slice) so it fits your daily pattern without crowding out your next meal.
- Pair it with a protein or fiber-rich side like a glass of milk/unsweetened yogurt, or a serving of fruit (e.g., mango or banana) to help balance your blood sugar response.
- Go easy on extra toppings that add more sugar and fat (like extra grated coconut or very salty toppings) and choose one main topping.
- If you’re having bibingka for merienda, keep your next meal’s rice portion a bit smaller to avoid too many carbs in one day.
Common Filipino dishes
Bibingka, puto, suman, kakanin (rice cakes), biko
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