Sugars and Sweets / Pastries and Desserts
Cookies, pasencia Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 397kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 3.3 g/ 42g (7%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 84.9 g/ 348g (24%) | ||||||
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Protein | 6.9 g/ 71g (9%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 3.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.46%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (9%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 39 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
Phosphorus | 82 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Sodium | 402 mg/ 1500mg (26%) |
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 Cookies (pasencia) are sweet baked snacks made mainly from flour and sugar, with some fat (butter or oil). They’re usually eaten as a snack between meals.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Cookies can give quick energy because they’re high in carbohydrates and sugar. They also have some fat, including saturated fat, and they can be relatively high in sodium. If eaten often or in large portions, this can make it easier to exceed daily needs for sugar, saturated fat, and sodium—especially when you already have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. The good side: they can fit into your day when portioned well, and the small amount of fiber helps a bit with fullness.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep cookies to a small portion (for example, 1–2 small pieces) and pair with water or unsweetened tea.
- Try to choose days where cookies are the “snack,” not alongside other sweet snacks.
- If you want more balance, pair with a protein or fiber snack: plain yogurt, milk, or a small serving of fruit.
- Watch frequency: aim for occasional treats rather than daily, especially if you’re also eating rice, bread, or other carbs at meals.
- When possible, look for options with less sugar or less sodium.
Common Filipino dishes
Pastries and cookies (pasencia), biskwit/biscuits, ensaymada, hopia, mamon
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