Sugars and Sweets / Liquid Sweeteners
Sugar, coconut sap Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 385kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 94.8 g/ 348g (27%) | ||||
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Protein | 1.2 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 44 mg/ 70mg (62%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.37 mg/ 1mg (28%) high |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 8 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 0 mg/ 700mg (0%) |
Potassium | 1075 mg/ 2000mg (53%) high |
Sodium | 112 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
Zinc | 0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%) |
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 Coconut sugar (sugar made from coconut sap). It’s a sweetener used like regular sugar in drinks and desserts.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Coconut sugar is mostly carbohydrates and sugar (about 94 g sugar per 100 g), with very little fat, fiber, and protein. Because it’s high in sugar, frequent or large servings can add up calories and may make it harder to keep blood sugar and overall energy balance in check—especially if you already have sweet snacks or drinks in your day. On the positive side, it can be used to add sweetness without needing extra fats, but it still counts as added sugar.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small amount when sweetening coffee/tea or cooking—start with half the usual sugar.
- Pair sweets with a more filling meal: for example, have dessert after a main meal rather than as a stand-alone snack.
- Choose less sweet options more often (fruit, yogurt, or unsweetened drinks) to reduce added sugar across your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks.
- If you’re having a sweet snack, balance the rest of the day with fiber-rich foods (vegetables, beans, whole grains) to help you feel fuller.
Common Filipino dishes
Coconut sugar-based kakanin, latik (coconut curds) with sweetener, sweetened buko drinks, caramelized banana (minatamis na saging), leche flan (with coconut sugar)
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