Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Rice, glutinous, parboiled, flattened
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 340kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4.3 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 78.5 g/ 348g (22%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.24 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 4.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (27%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 26 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 223 mg/ 700mg (31%) high |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
What is this food?
Glutinous rice (malagkit) — parboiled, flattened rice grains. It’s a carbohydrate-rich staple used for meals and snacks.
Why it matters to health
Energy for daily activities: It provides most of its calories from carbohydrates (about 78.5g per 100g), which helps fuel your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day. Fiber support: It has some dietary fiber (about 1.7g), which can help with digestion, though it’s not very high. Watch portion and balance: It’s relatively low in fat and has almost no cholesterol, but it can still add up in calories if portions are large. Sodium is low (about 7mg), which is good. To keep meals balanced, pair it with protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or other non-starchy veggies).
Healthier tips
- Portion guide: Use a smaller serving of glutinous rice, especially if you’re also having rice at other meals.
- Balance the plate: Add a palm-sized serving of protein and at least 1–2 cups of vegetables per meal.
- Choose smarter pairings: Try with lean viands (grilled fish, chicken adobo without excess oil, tofu) and veggie sides.
- Mind the sweet add-ons: If it’s for snacks (like suman-style or with coconut sugar), keep the sweet topping smaller.
- Spread intake: If you eat it for one meal, consider lighter carbs for the next meal or snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Suman, Biko, Champorado, Maja Blanca, Puto, Palitaw
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