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Rice cake, puto bumbong, purple Nutrition Facts

Puto bumbong
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 252kcal / 2530kcal (9%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
1.3 g/ 42g (3%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.39 g/ 20g (1%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.85 g
Total Carbohydrates
56.5 g/ 348g (16%)
Dietary Fiber
1.7 g/ 20g (8%)
Sugar
16.2 g/ 63g (25%)
Protein
3.5 g/ 71g (4%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B2
0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%)
Vitamin B3
0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%)

Minerals

Calcium
13 mg/ 750mg (1%)
Iron
2.3 mg/ 12mg (19%)
source
Phosphorus
44 mg/ 700mg (6%)
Sodium
71 mg/ 1500mg (4%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Puto bumbong (purple rice cake). It’s a sweet, steamed rice cake made from purple glutinous rice, usually eaten with grated coconut and a sweet topping.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
As a rice cake, it mainly provides carbohydrates for energy. In this serving, you get dietary fiber (1.7 g) to help with fullness and digestion, but also sugar (16.2 g) and sodium (71 mg). It also has fat (1.3 g), including saturated fat (0.39 g), which can add up if portions and toppings are generous. Since it’s a carb-forward snack/meal item, it works best when paired with protein and not eaten in large amounts too often—especially if you’re having it alongside other sweet or starchy foods in the same day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portion in check: treat puto bumbong as a snack or a small side, not the main carb for every meal.
  • Balance your day: if you eat puto bumbong, pair it with protein (e.g., boiled egg, yogurt, or a glass of milk) and add fruit or a small serving of veggies if you can.
  • Be mindful of toppings: coconut and sweet syrup can raise calories and sugar—use smaller amounts if you’re having it more than once a week.
  • Since it has some sugar, try not to combine it with other very sweet snacks the same day.
Common Filipino dishes
Puto bumbong, bibingka, puto (steamed rice cake), kakanin (rice cakes), suman
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