{"data":{"name":"Rice cake (glutinous), Chinese, tikoy","slug":"rice-cake-glutinous-chinese-tikoy","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Tikoy"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Tikoy (Chinese rice cake), usually made from glutinous rice flour and sugar, often eaten during Chinese New Year. It\u2019s mainly a carbohydrate food, with some fiber but also a noticeable amount of sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Tikoy","Nian gao (Chinese rice cake)","Champorado","Puto","Biko"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":250,"protein_g":2.5,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.06,"carbohydrates_g":59.4,"fiber_g":1.2,"sugars_g":21.8,"sodium_mg":4,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":21,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"phosphorus_mg":17,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.21,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":37.7},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tikoy gives quick energy because it\u2019s high in carbohydrates. It also has a small amount of fiber (about 1.2 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and digestion. However, it\u2019s also high in sugar (about 21.8 g) and carbs overall, so eating large portions or having it too often can make it easier to exceed daily energy needs. The good news: it\u2019s low in fat (and has low saturated fat), and sodium is very low in this data, so the main thing to watch is portion and frequency, especially if you also eat rice and other sweet snacks in the same day.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as a snack or occasional treat, not a main rice replacement every meal.","Try a smaller serving (for example, 1\u20132 small slices), then pair with something filling like fruit or unsweetened yogurt.","If you\u2019re having tikoy with other carbs (rice, noodles, bread), reduce the portion of the other carb so your plate stays balanced.","Choose cooking methods that don\u2019t add extra oil (e.g., pan-toasted with minimal oil, or baked\/air-fried if available).","For 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day: enjoy tikoy in one snack slot, and keep the other snack lighter (e.g., nuts in small portions or a piece of fruit)."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/rice-cake-glutinous-chinese-tikoy?agent=true"}}}