Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Rice prep (glutinous), kalamay, w/ coconut curd topping
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 208kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.7 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 48.5 g/ 348g (13%) | ||||||
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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 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 10 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 32 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 2.6 mg/ 12mg (21%) source |
Sodium | 16 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Kalamay (glutinous rice cake) with coconut curd topping. It’s a sweet, sticky rice-based dessert where most of the energy comes from carbohydrates, with some added fat and sugar from the coconut topping.
Why it matters to health
This food can fit into a busy day, but it’s best to enjoy it in portions because it’s high in carbs and sugar (48.5 g carbs and 19.9 g sugar per 100 g). It also has some saturated fat from the coconut curd (0.35 g saturated fat), which matters for keeping heart health in mind when eaten often. The good part: it provides some fiber (2.1 g), which can help with fullness. Since it’s a dessert, it’s usually more helpful to pair it with balanced meals (rice, ulam, gulay) and not replace regular meals with it.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: start with a small slice (or 2–3 tablespoons if you’re having it as a snack) so it won’t crowd out your main meals.
- Match your day: if you eat kalamay in the afternoon snack, keep your dinner lighter (more gulay and lean ulam) and avoid adding another sweet item.
- Balance the plate: when possible, pair with water or unsweetened drinks, and add fruit or plain yogurt on the side instead of more sugary toppings.
- Watch frequency: enjoy it occasionally, not every day, especially if you’re also eating other sweet snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Kalamay, Bibingka, Puto, Suman, Biko
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