Sweets

Candies, soft fruit and nut squares

FDC 170658pieces (42 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 14 · +5 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, soft fruit and nut squares is mostly calories with little else, scoring 14 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 20 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 390 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (46 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.3 g · 2%Carb 73.8 g · 76%Fat 9.5 g · 22%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories390 kcal20%
Total fat9.5 g12%
Saturated fat0.9 g4%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium131 mg6%
Carbohydrate74 g27%
Dietary fiber2.4 g9%
Sugars46 g
Protein2.3 g5%
Potassium82 mg2%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron0.93 mg5%
Magnesium25 mg6%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170658

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density14 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g2.3 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g2.4 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g131 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Ice creams, vanillaDensity 14 vs 14Frozen novelties, fruit and juice barsDensity 15 vs 14Ice creams, chocolateDensity 16 vs 14

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