Sweets

Candies, milk chocolate

FDC 167587bar, miniature (7 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 13 · +4 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, milk chocolate is mostly calories with little else, scoring 13 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 22 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (15% DV), a good source of calcium (15% DV), a good source of magnesium (15% DV). Most of its 535 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (51.5 g per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.7 g · 6%Carb 59.4 g · 44%Fat 29.7 g · 50%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories535 kcal27%
Total fat30 g38%
Saturated fat19 g93%
Cholesterol23 mg8%
Sodium79 mg3%
Carbohydrate59 g22%
Dietary fiber3.4 g12%
Sugars52 g
Protein7.7 g15%
Potassium372 mg8%
Calcium189 mg15%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium63 mg15%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A59 µg7%
Vitamin E0.51 mg3%

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FDC 167587

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.

Protein15% DV
Calcium15% DV
Magnesium15% DV
Iron13% DV
Dietary fiber12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density13 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g7.7 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g3.4 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g79 vs 41 median

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