Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice prep (glutinous), palitaw
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 206kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.6 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.8 g/ 42g (6%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 42.5 g/ 348g (12%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 18 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 45 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 3.2 mg/ 12mg (26%) source |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
Palitaw (glutinous rice cake), usually made from sweet rice dough, shaped and cooked, then topped with grated coconut and sometimes a little sugar.
Why it matters to health
Palitaw is mainly a carb-based snack, giving quick energy for your day. It has some fiber (about 1.4 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and digestion. It’s also relatively low in sugar (about 0.1 g) and low in sodium, but it can still be higher in fat depending on how much coconut topping you use (total fat about 2.8 g, saturated fat about 0.56 g). If you eat it often or in big portions, the extra calories and saturated fat from toppings can add up—so it fits best as an occasional snack alongside your regular 3 meals.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat palitaw as a snack, not a full meal (especially if you already had rice at lunch/dinner).
- Balance your day: pair it with a fruit (like mango, banana, or berries) or a glass of unsweetened drink to add more fiber and reduce the need for extra sugar.
- Go easy on toppings: use a lighter coconut or measure the topping so you don’t add too much fat.
- If you want more fiber, add a topping like toasted sesame or extra fruit instead of increasing sugar.
Common Filipino dishes
Palitaw, Biko, Puto, Bibingka, Suman, Sapin-sapin
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