Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Sugar palm, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 13kcal / 2530kcal (0.51%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 2.8 g/ 348g (0.8%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 1.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 3 mg/ 700mg (0.43%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled sugar palm (tuba/sugar palm fruit) — a naturally sweet starchy fruit often eaten as a snack or side, usually served warm after boiling.
Why it matters to health
Sugar palm provides carbohydrates for energy and some dietary fiber (about 0.5g per 100g), which can help you feel fuller and support healthy digestion. It’s also low in fat and cholesterol. Since it has sugar (about 0.4g) and some carbohydrates, portion size matters—especially if you’re having it alongside other sweet snacks. Sodium is very low (about 1mg), so it’s not a major salt source.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack (not a main rice replacement every time) and keep portions reasonable—start with a small bowl.
- Pair with protein or fiber-rich foods to balance your meal/snack (e.g., add a serving of peanuts, boiled egg, or plain yogurt if available).
- Skip sugary toppings (like extra condensed milk or syrup) and enjoy its natural sweetness.
- If you’re having it after lunch or before dinner, watch the rest of the day’s sweet items so your total carbs stay balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang bilo-bilo, Sago’t gulaman, Turon, Palitaw, Buko salad
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