Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice prep (glutinous), sapin-sapin
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 129kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 30.3 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.3%) |
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 | 9 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 16 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 26 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Sapinsapin (glutinous rice cake). It’s made from sticky/glutinous rice and usually sweetened with sugar, giving it a soft, chewy texture.
Why it matters to health
Sapinsapin provides quick energy from carbohydrates (about 30.3g per 100g). It also has some fiber (around 2g) which can help with digestion. However, it’s high in sugar (about 22.1g) and can be high in sodium depending on the recipe, so eating it often or in large portions may make it harder to balance your daily meals and snacks. It also has saturated fat (about 0.35g) and a small amount of cholesterol—so portion size matters, especially if you already have fatty/salty foods in the same day.
Healthier tips
- For a balanced day (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), treat sapinsapin as a snack or dessert, not a main carb replacement every time. Try these:
- Choose a smaller serving (e.g., 1–2 small pieces) and pair it with water or unsweetened drinks.
- If you’re having sapinsapin, reduce the rice portion at your next meal to keep carbs balanced.
- Go for recipes with less added sugar when possible, or mix in more natural flavors (like pandan) instead of extra sweeteners.
- Balance your plate: add a serving of fruit or a yogurt/low-sugar drink on the side, and include a protein (egg, fish, chicken, tofu) in your full meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Sapin-sapin, Biko, Puto, Cassava cake (bibingka-style), Suman
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