Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Wax gourd, candied Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 327kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 81.2 g/ 348g (23%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.2 g/ 71g (0.28%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 50 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 7 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Sodium | 96 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
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 Candied wax gourd (a sweet preserved dessert made from wax gourd). It’s mainly carbohydrates and sugars, with a small amount of fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Because it’s very sweet, it can raise your daily sugar intake quickly. In 100 g, it has about 79 g sugar and 81 g total carbohydrates, with ~1.6 g fiber—so it may not keep you full for long compared with less-sugary snacks. The good part is that it has very low fat and low sodium (about 96 mg per 100 g). For overall health, it’s best to treat this as an occasional sweet, especially if you already have sweet drinks or desserts in the day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small—think a few spoonfuls, not a full bowl.
- Pair it with a more filling snack: have it after a meal or with nuts/unsweetened yogurt to help balance your snack.
- Choose water or unsweetened drinks instead of sweetened beverages on the same day.
- If you want wax gourd in your diet more often, consider less-sugary preparations (e.g., boiled/steamed or lightly sweetened) and add it to meals for fiber and variety.
- Since you usually eat 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks daily, reserve sweets like this for one snack slot occasionally.
Common Filipino dishes
Candied wax gourd (ube-like candied treats), ginataan with sweetened toppings, turon (banana spring rolls) with caramelized sugar, maja blanca, leche flan
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