Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Rice cake (glutinous), biko
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 252kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.2 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.9 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 58.7 g/ 348g (16%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 35 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 94 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Biko (glutinous rice cake) made with sticky rice and usually topped or mixed with coconut milk and sugar. It’s a carb-rich dessert/snack with some fiber.
Why it matters to health
Biko gives quick energy from carbohydrates (58.7g per 100g) and has a bit of fiber (2g), which can help with fullness and digestion. However, it also tends to be high in sugar (22.4g) and high in saturated fat (0.79g) because of coconut and added sweeteners. Sodium is relatively low (94mg), but the bigger things to watch are sugar and saturated fat, especially if you eat it often. If you include biko in your day, it’s best to treat it as a snack or occasional dessert so your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks stay balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep portion small: try 1–2 small slices (or about 50g) instead of a full 100g serving.
- Pair with something that adds protein: have it with milk, yogurt, or a glass of soy milk to help balance your snack.
- Balance your day: if you eat biko as a snack, choose less sweet options for the other snack.
- Watch frequency: enjoy biko occasionally, not every day.
- If you’re making it at home, consider using less sugar or adding more toppings like nuts in small amounts for texture (not extra sugar).
Common Filipino dishes
Biko, Suman, Puto, Bibingka, Sapin-sapin
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