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Jelepon Calories
Indonesian coconut and palm sugar-filled rice cake
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
3 piece (medium) of Jelepon (60 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Jelepon Nutrition Facts
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 60 g
132
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 86% · Protein 4% · Fat 10%
Jelepon nutrition facts table · 3 piece (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
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 3 Pieces of Jelepon?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 2 serving (large) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jelepon
What is Jelepon?
Jelepon is an Indonesian sweet rice cake made as a small chewy ball with palm sugar inside and grated coconut on the outside. It is boiled, and the melted filling can flow out when you bite into it.
How do you make Jelepon?
Jelepon is a prepared, processed sweet: sticky rice flour dough is shaped around palm sugar, boiled until cooked, then coated in grated coconut. Pandan juice is often added to the dough for its green color and fragrance.
What is inside Jelepon?
The center of Jelepon is usually palm sugar, which melts into a syrup as the rice dough cooks. The outside is made from sticky rice flour and is commonly rolled in grated coconut; pandan may flavor or color the dough.
Why does Jelepon burst in your mouth?
Jelepon’s palm sugar filling melts during cooking and becomes liquid. When you bite through the chewy outer layer, the syrup can suddenly spill out, so let freshly cooked Jelepon cool a little and take a careful first bite.
What does Jelepon taste like?
Jelepon tastes sweet and chewy, with fragrant coconut around a soft rice-flour shell. Its palm sugar center is richer and more syrupy than the outside, giving the bite a contrast between chewy dough and liquid filling.
Is Jelepon the same as mochi?
No, Jelepon is not the same as mochi. Both can have a chewy rice-based exterior, but Jelepon is boiled, filled with palm sugar, and coated in grated coconut; mochi is typically pounded rice cake with different fillings and preparation.
How is Jelepon traditionally served?
Jelepon is usually served as small coconut-coated balls, often at room temperature as a snack or dessert. It pairs well with tea or coffee, and letting it cool briefly after cooking helps keep the melted palm sugar from being too hot.
Can you freeze Jelepon?
Yes, Jelepon can be frozen, although its dough may be less soft after thawing. Pack the balls airtight, thaw them before serving, and briefly steam them to soften; the grated coconut coating is best when freshly added.
How should you store Jelepon?
Jelepon is best eaten the day it is made because the chewy shell can firm up and the coconut can dry out. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container and briefly steam them before eating to soften the dough.
Can you make Jelepon without pandan?
Yes, you can make Jelepon without pandan. Pandan mainly adds fragrance and the familiar green color, so leaving it out changes those qualities but not the palm sugar filling, chewy rice dough, or coconut coating.
Jelepon Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B5
0.06mg · 1% DV
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
12mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
Sodium
3mg · 0% DV
Jelepon Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Jelepon
To burn the 132 calories in 3 piece (medium) (60 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 Jelepon?
Jelepon is an Indonesian sweet made from rice-flour dough shaped into small balls and filled with palm sugar. Often coloured green with pandan, the balls are rolled in grated coconut. Their soft, slightly chewy exterior gives way to a warm, syrupy centre, while the coconut adds a fragrant, tender coating.
In Indonesia, jelepon is enjoyed as a snack or dessert, often freshly made; it can be a fun introduction to Indonesian sweets elsewhere too. Rice flour and palm sugar make it mainly a carbohydrate-rich treat, with 48 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness, and start with a modest portion if you prefer less-sweet desserts.
How Nutritious Is Jelepon?
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 Jelepon 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 Jelepon Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Jelepon 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
Jelepon Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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