Sweets

Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant

FDC 167978patty, large (43 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 6 · -3 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant is mostly calories with little else, scoring 6 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 46 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (15% DV). Most of its 366 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (71.4 g per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (5.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.2 g · 2%Carb 80.4 g · 78%Fat 9.3 g · 20%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories366 kcal18%
Total fat9.3 g12%
Saturated fat5.5 g27%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium26 mg1%
Carbohydrate80 g29%
Dietary fiber2.1 g8%
Sugars71 g
Protein2.2 g4%
Potassium168 mg4%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium63 mg15%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.13 mg1%

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FDC 167978

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.

Magnesium15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density6 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g2.2 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g2.1 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g26 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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