Sugars and Sweets / Granulated Sugar
Sugar, pwdr
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 400kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0 g/ 71g (0%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0 g/ 42g (0%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 100 g/ 348g (28%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 255 mg/ 750mg (34%) high |
Phosphorus | 3 mg/ 700mg (0.43%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
This is sugar (powdered sugar). It’s mainly carbohydrates, with very little fat, fiber, or sodium.
Why it matters to health
Because it’s mostly sugar, it can quickly add calories to your day. Too much added sugar may make it harder to manage energy balance and can crowd out more filling, nutrient-rich foods. The good part: sugar can still be used to improve taste and help you enjoy meals—just keep the amount small so your overall diet stays balanced. Since it has almost no fiber, it won’t help you feel full for long compared with foods that have fiber (like fruits, oats, or whole grains).
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller amount: start with 1–2 teaspoons per serving, then adjust to taste.
- Pair sweet items with something filling: have it with fruit, yogurt, or nuts (if you’re having it as a snack).
- Choose less-sweet options for drinks: limit adding sugar to coffee/tea and sweetened beverages.
- Watch frequency: if you have a sweet snack, balance the rest of the day with regular meals and fiber-rich sides.
- For everyday portions: aim to keep sweets to occasional treats within your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks schedule.
Common Filipino dishes
Buko pandan, leche flan, maja blanca, halo-halo, sweetened condensed milk-based desserts
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