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Yacon shake, prep Nutrition Facts

Yacon cooler
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 77kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.01 g/ 20g (0.05%)
free
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.06 g
Total Carbohydrates
18.7 g/ 348g (5%)
Dietary Fiber
0.2 g/ 20g (1%)
Sugar
16.5 g/ 63g (26%)
Protein
0.2 g/ 71g (0.28%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
11 mg/ 70mg (15%)
source
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%)

Minerals

Calcium
10 mg/ 750mg (1%)
Iron
0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%)
Phosphorus
9 mg/ 700mg (1%)
Sodium
12 mg/ 1500mg (0.8%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Yacon shake is a sweet drink made from yacon (a root crop) blended with water, often served chilled. It’s usually used like a sweetener because it tastes naturally sweet.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
A 100g serving has about 77 kcal and 18.7g carbohydrates, with 16.5g sugar. It also has a small amount of dietary fiber (0.2g) and very low fat and sodium. Because it’s sweet and relatively calorie-light, it can be a nice alternative to sugary drinks, but it’s still best to watch portion size since the sugar content is noticeable. The fiber is present but small, so it won’t replace the fiber you get from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep it as a snack drink or dessert portion, not a full-meal replacement.
  • Try smaller servings (e.g., 150–200ml) and avoid adding extra sugar or condensed milk.
  • Pair it with a balanced snack: choose nuts, plain yogurt, or fruit to help keep you satisfied.
  • If you’re monitoring blood sugar, enjoy it less often and keep it away from very sweet meals.
  • For daily routine: aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks; let the shake be one snack option.
Common Filipino dishes
Yacon shake, halo-halo, sago’t gulaman, fruit shakes, iced tea
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