Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Rice cake (glutinous), biko, w/ grtd coconut topping
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 246kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.3 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 54.7 g/ 348g (15%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 14 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 53 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Sodium | 92 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Biko (rice cake made from glutinous rice) with grated coconut topping. It’s a sweet, sticky rice-based snack or dessert that’s usually eaten in small portions.
Why it matters to health
Biko gives quick energy from carbohydrates (54.7 g per 100 g), and it also has some fiber (2.1 g) that can help with fullness. The coconut topping adds fat, including saturated fat (1.41 g) and some sugar (21.6 g), so it’s best to enjoy it as an occasional treat rather than a daily snack. It’s also relatively low in sodium (92 mg), which is a plus. Since it’s high in carbs and sugar, pairing it with a balanced meal or choosing smaller servings can help keep your daily energy and sugar intake more manageable.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat biko as a snack/dessert, not a main carb replacement every time.
- Pair it with protein and/or fruit for better balance (e.g., a glass of milk or yogurt, or a serving of fruit) so you feel fuller longer.
- If you’re eating biko, consider reducing other sweet items that day.
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine: place biko in one snack slot, and keep the other snack lighter (like nuts in small amount or fruit).
- Choose biko with less coconut topping when possible, or share a serving to lower saturated fat and sugar per person.
Common Filipino dishes
Biko, Palitaw, Suman, Bibingka, Puto, Sapin-sapin
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