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Peanut brittle w/ sesame seed Nutrition Facts

PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 522kcal / 2530kcal (20%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
27.6 g/ 42g (65%)
Saturated Fat
6.03 g/ 20g (30%)
Cholesterol
17 mg/ 300mg (5%)
Unsaturated Fat
18.36 g
Total Carbohydrates
54.4 g/ 348g (15%)
Dietary Fiber
2.5 g/ 20g (12%)
Sugar
50.3 g/ 63g (79%)
Protein
14 g/ 71g (19%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
2.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.39%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%)
Vitamin B2
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
4.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%)
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Minerals

Calcium
52 mg/ 750mg (6%)
Iron
1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%)
Phosphorus
174 mg/ 700mg (24%)
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Sodium
436 mg/ 1500mg (29%)
Allergen Info
Peanuts
Sesame
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Peanut brittle with sesame seeds is a sweet snack made from peanuts, sugar, and sesame. It’s usually served in small pieces because it’s calorie-dense and high in sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This treat can provide energy and some healthy fats from peanuts and sesame. However, per 100 g it’s also high in added sugar (about 50 g), total fat (about 27.6 g) with saturated fat (about 6.0 g), and sodium (about 436 mg). Too much of these, especially sugar and saturated fat, can make it harder to manage weight and keep heart health in check when eaten often. The good part: if you enjoy it, it can fit into your day when portion is controlled and balanced with your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small—think 1–2 small pieces rather than a handful.
  • Pair it with a more filling snack option: have it after a meal or with fruit or plain yogurt to help balance your snack.
  • Choose less frequent treats: if you have peanut brittle, make the other snack that day lighter (e.g., fruit, nuts in small amount, or unsweetened drinks).
  • Watch sodium and overall sugar: limit sweetened drinks on the same day to avoid stacking sugar.
  • Since it’s sweet, treat it as a dessert/snack, not an everyday staple.
Common Filipino dishes
Peanut brittle, sesame candy (binatog/tilsit-style snacks), peanut cookies, tahini/sesame sweets, pastillas
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