Candies, milk chocolate coated coffee beans
FDC 169637oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 14 · +5 vs Sweets medianMilk chocolate coated coffee beans score 14 of 100, a Low band, yet still rank 21st of 60 sweets thanks to a genuinely notable fiber content of 20% DV, plus protein at 15% DV, both unusual figures for a candy.
Eaten a few beans at a time as a caffeinated snack, a one ounce portion, about 28 grams, is a small handful. The trade-off is real: they are high in sugars at 50.8 g per 100 g and high in saturated fat at 18.1 g per 100 g, so the fiber and protein numbers should not overshadow that this is fundamentally a sugar and chocolate confection.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 549 kcal | 27% |
| Total fat | 33 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 18 g | 91% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.7 g | 20% |
| Sugars | 51 g | |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 51 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 5.6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 14 g | |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
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FDC 169637Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Milk chocolate coated coffee beans are whole roasted coffee beans enrobed in a shell of milk chocolate, eaten by the handful as a candy or crunchy snack rather than prepared as a dish. Their firm chocolate shell gives way to a crunchy, slightly bitter coffee bean center, which makes them popular as a topping scattered over ice cream, cakes, and coffee-flavored desserts, or mixed into trail-mix style snack bags for a caffeinated pick-me-up, and some bakers fold crushed pieces into cookie or brownie batter for texture.
Keep them in a cool, dry, airtight container away from heat and direct sunlight, since the chocolate coating can bloom (turn dull and streaky) or melt if it gets too warm. Despite being a candy, the combination of cocoa and coffee brings a surprising nutrient profile per 100 grams: 5.7 grams of fiber (20 percent of the daily value), 7.41 grams of protein (15 percent), 15 percent for magnesium, and 13 percent for calcium. Sugar is still high at 50.8 grams per 100 grams and fat sits at 33.2 grams, so a single ounce (28 gram) handful is the typical portion rather than an unmeasured bowlful, and the caffeine from the bean itself is an added consideration for an evening snack.
Frequently asked questions about candies
How many calories are in chocolate covered coffee beans?
They have 549 calories per 100 grams, with a 1-ounce (28 gram) handful being a typical serving.
Are chocolate covered coffee beans a good source of fiber?
Yes, they provide 5.7 grams of fiber per 100 grams, covering 20 percent of the daily value, their top standout nutrient.
How should chocolate covered coffee beans be stored?
Keep them in a cool, dry, airtight container away from heat so the chocolate shell does not melt or bloom.