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Foi Thong

Foi Thong is a traditional Thai dessert of fine golden egg-yolk threads cooked in sugar syrup, often served at celebrations and inspired by Portuguese confectionery techniques. It’s known for its sweet, delicate texture and bright golden colour. Nutritionally, Foi Thong is a sugar-forward treat with 70g of sugar per 100g and provides modest protein from the eggs; it also contributes nutrients typical of egg yolks such as choline and vitamin A. From a health perspective, this is an energy-dense, high-sugar dessert; however, because it’s made from egg yolks it offers good-quality protein and some egg-derived micronutrients when eaten occasionally as a celebratory sweet.

Vegetarian · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~4.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E

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Nutrition

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Calories

380 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

5 g

10% RDI

Fat

8 g

2.8g sat fat

Carbs

72 g

26% RDI

Sugar

70 g

100% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

2% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E · 2.3 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Foi Thong healthy?

Foi Thong is rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Foi Thong?

Foi Thong is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Foi Thong gluten free?

Yes, Foi Thong is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Foi Thong?

100g of Foi Thong contains 380 kcal, 5g protein, 72g carbohydrates, 8g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Foi Thong vegetarian?

Yes, Foi Thong is vegetarian but not vegan.

Q.06Is Foi Thong lactose free?

Yes, Foi Thong is lactose free.

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