Taho
Taho is a beloved Filipino street food snack made from fresh, warm silken tofu (taho) layered with sweet arnibal (a caramelized brown sugar and water syrup) and topped with chewy sago pearls (tapioca). It is traditionally sold by vendors who carry it in buckets balanced on a bamboo pole across their shoulders, calling out 'Taho!' in neighborhoods, especially in the morning.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Taho is primarily a carbohydrate-rich snack due to the sugar syrup and sago pearls, with the silken tofu providing a modest amount of plant-based protein. A typical serving contains roughly 150-250 calories, offering quick energy but little in the way of fat, fiber, or significant vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The ritual of buying taho from a 'magtataho' (vendor) is a nostalgic part of Filipino childhood, with the sound of their call being a cultural cue. Nutritionally, it's a simple, comforting food that combines soy protein with quick-release sugars, making it a popular, energizing treat rather than a balanced meal.
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