Beverages / Alcoholic Beverages
Rum
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 1kcal / 2530kcal (0.04%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0 g/ 71g (0%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0 g/ 42g (0%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0.2 g/ 348g (0.06%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 0 mg/ 700mg (0%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
Sodium | 0 mg/ 1500mg (0%) free |
What is this food?
Rum is an alcoholic drink made from fermented sugarcane (or molasses). In food databases, it’s often listed as a flavoring or drink, with very low fat and almost no fiber.
Why it matters to health
Rum has very low calories per 100 g in the provided data, but alcohol drinks can still affect health because alcohol itself can add up when you drink more than planned. Since rum has little to no fiber and almost no sugar in this data, it won’t help you feel full the way meals and snacks with fiber do. If you drink it, it’s best to keep it as an occasional part of your day, not a replacement for meals—especially when you’re aiming for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks for steady energy.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat rum like a drink, not a “food” that replaces meals.
- Pair with food: if you’re having it, take it with a meal or a snack that has protein and fiber (e.g., nuts, yogurt, fruit, or whole grains) to help balance your intake.
- Hydrate: drink water alongside to avoid feeling dehydrated.
- Watch frequency: choose it for special occasions rather than daily habit.
- If using rum for cooking, use a smaller amount for flavor and rely more on other ingredients (like fruit, spices, or less-sugary mixes).
Common Filipino dishes
Rum-based drinks like rum cocktails, rum cake, fruit salad with rum, arroz caldo with rum flavoring (occasionally), and desserts like leche flan with rum syrup (occasionally)
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