Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice prep (glutinous), palitaw, w/ grtd coconut & sugar
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 213kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.6 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 4.5 g/ 42g (10%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 40.5 g/ 348g (11%) | ||||||
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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 | 17 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 44 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 3.3 mg/ 12mg (27%) source |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Palitaw (glutinous rice cake) made with grated coconut and sugar. It’s a sweet, chewy rice-based snack or dessert, usually eaten in small portions.
Why it matters to health
This food gives quick energy from carbohydrates (about 40.5 g per 100 g) and some fiber (about 2 g), which can help with fullness. The grated coconut adds fats—especially saturated fat (about 2.71 g) and total fat (about 4.5 g). It also contains a noticeable amount of sugar (about 14.7 g). For health, it’s best to enjoy it in a balanced way: pair it with a meal that has protein and vegetables, and keep portions right so sugar and saturated fat don’t add up too much in your day.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: treat palitaw as a snack/dessert, not a main staple. Keep it to a small serving, especially if you already had rice at your meals.
- Balance your plate: when you eat palitaw, choose a meal with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and vegetables to support steadier energy.
- Go lighter on sugar: try reducing the sugar in the topping or use less syrupy coating.
- Add texture/volume: consider adding more grated coconut without extra sugar, or pair with fresh fruit (like mango or banana in reasonable portions) for variety.
- Frequency: since you have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, fit palitaw into one snack slot and keep the other snack lighter (e.g., yogurt, fruit, or nuts in small amounts).
Common Filipino dishes
Palitaw, Bibingka, Biko, Suman, Puto
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