Prepared and Processed / Cereals and Grains
Rice prep (glutinous), suman sa ibos
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 171kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.1 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 38 g/ 348g (10%) | ||||||
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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 | 15 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 26 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 367 mg/ 1500mg (24%) |
What is this food?
Suman sa ibos (glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and wrapped in banana leaves). It’s a rice-based snack or dessert, usually eaten in small portions.
Why it matters to health
Suman gives energy from carbohydrates (about 38g per 100g), and it also has some fiber (about 2.2g) that can help with digestion. However, it can be higher in saturated fat (about 0.6g) and sodium (about 367mg), depending on how it’s prepared. Since it’s a carb-dense food, it’s best to enjoy it in moderate portions—especially if you already had rice or other starchy foods in your day.
Healthier tips
- Portion: keep it to about 1 small piece (or ~1/2 cup cooked, depending on size), especially if you already ate rice at meals.
- Pair smart: add a side with protein (e.g., boiled egg, fish, or tokwa) and fiber (fruit or veggies) if it’s your snack.
- Watch frequency: if you eat suman, make it your snack (1–2 times/week is a good starting point), not something you have every day.
- Balance the day: on days you have suman, reduce the amount of rice or other sweets at meals.
- Choose less salty options when available, and avoid adding extra salt.
Common Filipino dishes
Suman sa ibos, Palitaw, Bibingka, Puto, Turon
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