Sweets

Candies, sugar-coated almonds

FDC 170656piece (4 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 38 · +29 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, sugar-coated almonds is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 38 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 5 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (83% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (33% DV), an excellent source of protein (20% DV). Most of its 465 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (62.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10 g · 8%Carb 68.3 g · 58%Fat 17.9 g · 34%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories465 kcal23%
Total fat18 g23%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium13 mg1%
Carbohydrate68 g25%
Dietary fiber2.5 g9%
Sugars63 g
Protein10 g20%
Potassium255 mg5%
Calcium100 mg8%
Iron1.9 mg11%
Magnesium137 mg33%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E12 mg83%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170656

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.

Vitamin E83% DV
Magnesium33% DV
Protein20% DV
Iron11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density38 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g2.5 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g13 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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Ice creams, strawberryDensity 40 vs 38Egg custards, dry mixDensity 42 vs 38Candies, sesame crunchDensity 50 vs 38

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