Candies, sugar-coated almonds
FDC 170656piece (4 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 38 · +29 vs Sweets medianSugar-coated almonds actually outperform most items in their category, scoring 38 of 100 in the Low band but ranking 5 of 60 among Sweets, well above the category median. Under the candy shell sits real almond nutrition: vitamin E at 83% DV and magnesium at 33% DV are both excellent showings, with protein adding another 20% DV and iron 11% DV.
These are the pastel-coated almonds seen in candy dishes and wedding favors, eaten a piece or two at a time rather than by the handful. A single piece weighs about 4 g, so the percentages above describe a full 100 g portion, far more than most people eat at once. The hard sugar coating brings total sugars to 62.5 g per 100 g, a reminder that this is a candy first and a nut second.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 465 kcal | 23% |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 63 g | |
| Protein | 10 g | 20% |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 137 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 12 mg | 83% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.72 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.52 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 10 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.08 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 5.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
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FDC 170656Original 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
Sugar-coated almonds, better known as Jordan almonds, are whole almonds encased in a hard, colored sugar shell that cracks with a snap before giving way to the firm nut inside. They are a classic candy for weddings, christenings, and holiday candy dishes, usually eaten one piece at a time or scattered as decorative confetti across a dessert table alongside mints and other favors. The pairing of a crisp, sweet shell with a dense, slightly bitter almond center is what sets them apart from ordinary hard candy, and pastel-colored versions are the traditional choice for spring celebrations.
Choose pieces with an intact, glossy shell and store them airtight at room temperature away from humidity, since damp air makes the sugar coating turn sticky and dull rather than snap cleanly. Per 100 g they run 465 calories with 62.5 g of sugar, so a handful adds up quickly even though a single piece is only 4 g. The almond core still contributes real nutrition to the mix, with 10 g of protein and 2.5 g of fiber per 100 g, plus a standout 83% DV of vitamin E, 33% DV magnesium, and 11% DV iron, and sodium stays low at just 13 mg per 100 g, making this more of an occasional sweet built around a genuinely nutrient-dense nut.
Frequently asked questions about candies
What are sugar-coated almonds typically used for?
They are the classic Jordan almond candy served at weddings and celebrations, or mixed into candy dishes and dessert tables.
Are sugar-coated almonds a good source of vitamin E?
Yes, thanks to the almond center, they carry 83% of the Daily Value for vitamin E per 100 g.
How much sugar is in sugar-coated almonds?
They contain 62.5 g of sugar per 100 g, reflecting the hard candy shell around each almond.