Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice cake (glutinous), Chinese, tikoy
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 250kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.5 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 59.4 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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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 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 21 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 17 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
Tikoy (Chinese rice cake), usually made from glutinous rice flour and sugar, often eaten during Chinese New Year. It’s mainly a carbohydrate food, with some fiber but also a noticeable amount of sugar.
Why it matters to health
Tikoy gives quick energy because it’s high in carbohydrates. It also has a small amount of fiber (about 1.2 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and digestion. However, it’s also high in sugar (about 21.8 g) and carbs overall, so eating large portions or having it too often can make it easier to exceed daily energy needs. The good news: it’s low in fat (and has low saturated fat), and sodium is very low in this data, so the main thing to watch is portion and frequency, especially if you also eat rice and other sweet snacks in the same day.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as a snack or occasional treat, not a main rice replacement every meal.
- Try a smaller serving (for example, 1–2 small slices), then pair with something filling like fruit or unsweetened yogurt.
- If you’re having tikoy with other carbs (rice, noodles, bread), reduce the portion of the other carb so your plate stays balanced.
- Choose cooking methods that don’t add extra oil (e.g., pan-toasted with minimal oil, or baked/air-fried if available).
- For 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day: enjoy tikoy in one snack slot, and keep the other snack lighter (e.g., nuts in small portions or a piece of fruit).
Common Filipino dishes
Tikoy, Nian gao (Chinese rice cake), Champorado, Puto, Biko
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