Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice cake (glutinous), Chinese, tikoy, w/ peanut
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 247kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.4 g/ 71g (9%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.8 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 51.4 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 18 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 53 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 4.3 mg/ 12mg (35%) source |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
Allergen Info
Peanuts
Gluten
What is this food?
Tikoy (Chinese rice cake), usually made from glutinous rice and often topped or filled with peanut. It’s a sweet, chewy carb-based snack/dessert.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, tikoy provides about 247 kcal and 51g carbohydrates, with 21g sugar. It also has a small amount of fat (about 1.8g, with 0.28g saturated fat) and low fiber (1.4g).
Why this matters: the carbs can help give energy, especially if you’re active, but the higher sugar and lower fiber mean it’s easy to overeat and can make blood sugar rise faster if you have it often or in large portions. The good part: it’s not a “bad” food—just balance it with other meals and keep portions reasonable. Also, sodium is low in this data.
Why this matters: the carbs can help give energy, especially if you’re active, but the higher sugar and lower fiber mean it’s easy to overeat and can make blood sugar rise faster if you have it often or in large portions. The good part: it’s not a “bad” food—just balance it with other meals and keep portions reasonable. Also, sodium is low in this data.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: keep tikoy to a small slice (about 1–2 small pieces) rather than a big serving, especially if it’s your snack.
- Pair it smartly: have it with protein and fiber foods (e.g., a glass of milk or yogurt, or a small serving of nuts/fruit) to help you feel full longer.
- Plan around your meals: since you already have 3 full meals, treat tikoy as an occasional snack (1–2x/week or during holidays) rather than daily.
- Watch added sweetness: choose less-sweet versions when available, and avoid combining it with other very sugary desserts in the same day.
- Balance the rest of the day: if you eat tikoy, make your next meal lighter on refined carbs (less rice/no extra bread) and include more vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Tikoy, arroz caldo, champorado, puto, bibingka, suman
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