Candies, hard
FDC 167990oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 8 · -1 vs Sweets medianHard candy scores 8 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band ranking 34 of 60 in Sweets, just under the category median of 9, since it is essentially pure sugar with no standout vitamins or minerals and 394 calories per 100 grams.
It is sucked slowly rather than chewed, and shows up in holiday tins, mints, and old-fashioned candy jars. An ounce serving is about 28 grams and mostly dissolves into sugar, at 62.9 grams per 100 grams and nearly all of its 98 grams of carbohydrate, so it is best kept to the occasional piece.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 394 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 98 g | 36% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 63 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 27 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 18 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 1.4 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.84 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.08 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.84 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167990Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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