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Rice prep (glutinous), palitaw Nutrition Facts

Palitaw
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 206kcal / 2530kcal (8%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
2.8 g/ 42g (6%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.56 g/ 20g (2%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
2.03 g
Total Carbohydrates
42.5 g/ 348g (12%)
Dietary Fiber
1.4 g/ 20g (6%)
Sugar
0.1 g/ 63g (0.16%)
free
Protein
2.6 g/ 71g (3%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B2
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B3
0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%)

Minerals

Calcium
18 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
3.2 mg/ 12mg (26%)
source
Phosphorus
45 mg/ 700mg (6%)
Sodium
4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Palitaw (glutinous rice cake), usually made from sweet rice dough, shaped and cooked, then topped with grated coconut and sometimes a little sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Palitaw is mainly a carb-based snack, giving quick energy for your day. It has some fiber (about 1.4 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and digestion. It’s also relatively low in sugar (about 0.1 g) and low in sodium, but it can still be higher in fat depending on how much coconut topping you use (total fat about 2.8 g, saturated fat about 0.56 g). If you eat it often or in big portions, the extra calories and saturated fat from toppings can add up—so it fits best as an occasional snack alongside your regular 3 meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: treat palitaw as a snack, not a full meal (especially if you already had rice at lunch/dinner).
  • Balance your day: pair it with a fruit (like mango, banana, or berries) or a glass of unsweetened drink to add more fiber and reduce the need for extra sugar.
  • Go easy on toppings: use a lighter coconut or measure the topping so you don’t add too much fat.
  • If you want more fiber, add a topping like toasted sesame or extra fruit instead of increasing sugar.
Common Filipino dishes
Palitaw, Biko, Puto, Bibingka, Suman, Sapin-sapin
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