Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Rice-corn mixture (1:1), boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 96kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.2 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 21 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 31 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 16 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 0 mg/ 1500mg (0%) free |
Allergen Info
Corn
What is this food?
Boiled rice-corn mixture (1:1). It’s a starchy carb dish made by cooking equal parts rice and corn until soft.
Why it matters to health
This food is mainly carbohydrates, which help fuel your day—useful for energy for work, school, and active hours. It also has a bit of dietary fiber (about 1 g per 100 g), which can support better digestion and help you feel fuller than very refined carbs. The good news: it’s very low in fat and sodium in this preparation. The caution: because it’s carb-heavy, larger servings can raise your total calorie intake and may affect blood sugar—especially if eaten in big portions or without enough protein and vegetables.
Healthier tips
- For your meals, keep the rice-corn portion to about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, then fill the rest of your plate with non-starchy vegetables and protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs, or beans).
- Add fiber and micronutrients: mix in munggo, beans, or vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots) or serve with a side of greens.
- Balance your snacks: if you already had rice-corn at lunch, choose a lighter snack next (like fruit + yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
- If you’re watching sodium, stick to boiled and avoid salty toppings (instant seasoning, too much bagoong, or processed sauces).
Common Filipino dishes
Corn rice (kanin + mais), lugaw with corn, arroz con mais, champorado with corn mix, sinangag with corn, arroz caldo with corn
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