Candies, caramels
FDC 167974package (2.5 oz) (71 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 8 · -1 vs Sweets medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, caramels is mostly calories with little else, scoring 8 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 35 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of calcium (11% DV). Most of its 382 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (65.5 g per 100 g).
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 77 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 66 g | |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 47 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.28 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167974Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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