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Hopia Calories
Filipino pastry, sweet bean-filled cake
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Hopia (50 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 31 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Hopia Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
185
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
31g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 8% · Fat 24%
Hopia nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (50 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.25 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Hopia?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 740 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hopia
What is hopia?
Hopia is a Filipino filled pastry, commonly made with a sweet mung bean paste center. It comes in several dough styles and fillings, and packaged hopia is a processed pastry rather than a plain baked bun.
What does hopia taste like?
Hopia is usually mildly sweet, with a soft or flaky pastry shell depending on the style. Mung bean filling tastes gently earthy and smooth, while ube hopia has the distinctive flavor of purple yam.
What is inside hopia?
The classic filling is sweet mung bean paste, but hopia may also contain ube, lotus seed paste, or savory-sweet pork filling. Names such as hopia mongo, hopia ube, and hopia baboy identify some of the common varieties.
How do you eat hopia?
Hopia is ready to eat and is usually served at room temperature as a snack or dessert. It pairs well with coffee or tea; you can also warm it briefly if you prefer a softer, fragrant pastry.
Is hopia the same as mooncake?
No. Hopia and mooncakes are both filled pastries with Chinese culinary influences, but hopia developed as a Filipino favorite and is often smaller with a thinner, flaky or soft pastry shell. Their doughs, fillings, and customary occasions differ.
Where did hopia originate?
Hopia is a Filipino pastry shaped by Chinese-Filipino food traditions. Its name and early forms are linked to Chinese flaky filled cakes, while Filipino bakers popularized local fillings such as mung bean and ube.
What is the difference between hopia mongo and hopia baboy?
Hopia mongo is filled with sweet mung bean paste, while hopia baboy contains pork-based filling that is often savory-sweet. They are different varieties of the same Filipino pastry, so check the filling name if you want a fully sweet snack.
Why does hopia have flaky layers?
Some hopia styles use layers of dough separated with fat, which create a flaky texture as the pastry bakes. Other styles have a softer, more cake-like crust, so hopia is not always layered.
How long does hopia stay fresh?
Freshness depends on whether the hopia is bakery-made or commercially packaged. Keep it sealed and follow the package’s storage instructions; once opened, an airtight container helps prevent the pastry from drying out.
Can you reheat hopia?
Yes, you can warm hopia gently in an oven or toaster oven to refresh the pastry. Avoid overheating it, since the filling can become very hot before the outside feels warm; let it cool briefly before eating.
Hopia Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Folate
9µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Iron
0.6mg · 3% DV
Sodium
60mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
45mg · 1% DV
Hopia Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Hopia
To burn the 185 calories in 1 piece (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Hopia?
Hopia is a Filipino baked pastry, commonly filled with sweet mung bean paste. It reflects Chinese culinary influence and comes in several styles, with either flaky, layered dough or a smoother pastry and fillings such as purple yam. In the Philippines, it is a popular snack with coffee or tea and is often shared or given as a small gift. Elsewhere, it can be found in Filipino bakeries and Asian grocery shops; enjoy it with unsweetened tea or coffee as a treat rather than an everyday breakfast pastry. Hopia is carbohydrate-forward: it provides 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. One piece alongside a hot drink makes a simple snack; choose a smaller portion if you want something lighter.
How Nutritious Is Hopia?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Hopia Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Hopia Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Hopia Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Hopia Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 55:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (55:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.