Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Rice prep (glutinous), suman, lye-treated
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 191kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.2 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 43.6 g/ 348g (12%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 9 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 32 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 82 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Suman (glutinous rice cake), made from lye-treated glutinous rice.
Why it matters to health
Suman is mainly a carb food—about 43.6 g carbohydrates per 100 g—so it helps give energy for your daily meals and activities. It also has a small amount of fiber (1.4 g) and very low fat (0.4 g), which can fit well when paired with protein and vegetables. On the other hand, it has some sodium (82 mg) and relatively low fiber compared with whole grains, so it’s best to balance it with ulam (viand) and veggies to support fullness and steadier eating. Saturated fat is low here (0.08 g), which is a plus.
Healthier tips
- Keep your portion to about 1 small piece per meal or use it as a snack, then add a protein (egg, fish, chicken, tofu) and a serving of vegetables.
- Pair it with ulam like grilled fish or lean meat and include a side of fresh or cooked veggies (e.g., atchara, ensaladang talong, kangkong).
- If you’re having suman for one of your 3 meals, try to make the other meal choices more fiber-rich (like brown rice, oats, or more vegetables) to improve overall daily fiber.
- For snacks (1–2 times/day), choose a smaller serving and drink water to help with satiety.
Common Filipino dishes
Suman, Bibingka, Puto, Kutsinta, Biko
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