Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Candy, pili nut Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 639kcal / 2530kcal (25%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 52.7 g/ 42g (125%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 33.6 g/ 348g (9%) | ||||||
Protein | 7.5 g/ 71g (10%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 91 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Iron | 3.7 mg/ 12mg (30%) source |
Phosphorus | 321 mg/ 700mg (45%) high |
Sodium | 156 mg/ 1500mg (10%) |
Allergen Info
AI-assisted Tree Nuts
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Candy made with pili nuts (pili nut candy). It’s a sweet treat where pili nuts are mixed with sugar, so it’s calorie-dense and rich in fats.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Pili nuts add healthy fats, but this candy is also high in calories and sugar. With 52.7g total fat (including 7.3g saturated fat) and 33.6g carbohydrates per 100g, it can easily add up if eaten often—especially alongside your regular 3 meals and 1–2 snacks. It also has 156mg sodium, which is usually not a problem in small amounts, but can contribute when you snack on many processed foods. The good part: pili nuts provide fats that help you feel satisfied, but the best fit is as an occasional sweet, not a daily snack.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small—think a few pieces, not a full serving. If you’re having pili nut candy, reduce the rest of your snack that day (e.g., choose fruit or yogurt instead of another sweet).
- Pair it with something that balances your snack: water or unsweetened tea, and add fruit if you need more volume.
- Watch frequency: enjoy it occasionally, especially if you’re also having other sweets during the week.
- If you’re buying, check the label for sugar and serving size—smaller servings help you stay on track.
Common Filipino dishes
Pili nut candy, tablea chocolate sweets, ube halaya, leche flan, turon
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