Sweets

Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts

FDC 168001cup (149 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 25 · +16 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 25 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 9 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (26% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (23% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (17% DV). Most of its 519 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (37.6 g per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (14.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.1 g · 9%Carb 49.7 g · 36%Fat 33.5 g · 55%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories519 kcal26%
Total fat34 g43%
Saturated fat15 g73%
Cholesterol9 mg3%
Sodium41 mg2%
Carbohydrate50 g18%
Dietary fiber4.7 g17%
Sugars38 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium502 mg11%
Calcium104 mg8%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium96 mg23%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A41 µg5%
Vitamin E2.4 mg16%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168001

Original 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.

Protein26% DV
Magnesium23% DV
Dietary fiber17% DV
Vitamin E16% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density25 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g4.7 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g41 vs 41 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

MolassesDensity 25 vs 25Candies, peanut barDensity 31 vs 25Chewing gum, sugarlessDensity 34 vs 25

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