Prepared and Processed / Cereals and Grains
Rice cake, puto bumbong, purple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 252kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.5 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.3 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 56.5 g/ 348g (16%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 13 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 44 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 2.3 mg/ 12mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 71 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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