Prepared and Processed / Cereals and Grains
Rice cake (glutinous), biko, w/ purple rice
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 227kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.6 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 53.2 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 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 14 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 33 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 177 mg/ 1500mg (11%) |
What is this food?
Biko (rice cake made with glutinous/purple rice), usually sweetened with sugar and topped with coconut.
Why it matters to health
Biko is mainly a carb-based energy food—about 53g carbohydrates per 100g—so it helps fuel your day, especially if you’re eating it as part of a full meal or as a snack. It also has some fiber (about 1.4g), which can support better digestion. However, it’s also relatively high in sugar (about 16.3g) and has saturated fat (about 0.34g) from coconut, plus sodium (about 177mg). Balance matters: having biko in the right portion and frequency helps you enjoy it without crowding out more nutrient-rich foods like ulam, vegetables, and protein.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: keep it to a small slice (about 1/4–1/3 of a typical piece) especially if you also ate rice or bread that day.
- Pair it smart: have biko with a source of protein (e.g., boiled egg, fish, or tokwa) and add a side of vegetables if available.
- Watch the sweet: if you’re making it at home, reduce added sugar or use less topping.
- Snack timing: choose biko for one snack, not both snacks, to avoid too much sugar and carbs in the day.
- Hydrate: drink water (or unsweetened drinks) to help with overall balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Biko, Bibingka, Suman, Sapin-sapin, Puto
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