Beverages / Fermented Drinks
Sugarcane, fermented
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 21kcal / 2530kcal (0.83%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0 g/ 71g (0%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 5 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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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 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 28 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 11 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Sugarcane that has been fermented (often used as a sweet, tangy drink or ingredient). It’s mainly valued for its natural sweetness and flavor from the fermentation process.
Why it matters to health
For energy, it provides carbohydrates (about 5 g per 100 g) and a small amount of sugar (about 0.3 g). It’s also very low in fat (about 0.1 g) and sodium (about 2 mg), so it won’t add much “heavy” nutrients. Since it’s still a sweet food/drink, it’s best to enjoy it in sensible portions—especially if you already have sweet items in your day (like desserts or sweetened drinks).
Healthier tips
- Use it as a flavor/sweetener for small servings, not as a main drink for every snack.
- If you’re having it with snacks, pair with something filling like nuts, yogurt, or a fruit with fiber to help balance your meal pattern.
- Watch the total sweetness for the day: if you have one sweet item, choose less sweet options for the next snack.
- Choose homemade or less-sweet versions when possible, and avoid adding extra sugar.
Common Filipino dishes
Buko juice, lambanog (as a sweet drink option), muscovado-based drinks, fermented rice drinks (kakanin-based), sweetened fruit drinks
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