Sweets

Candies, Tamarind

FDC 170281serving (14 g)

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 2 · -7 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Candies, Tamarind is mostly calories with little else, scoring 2 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 57 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (11% DV). Most of its 331 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1640 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (78.6 g per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 92 g · 100%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories331 kcal17%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1640 mg71%
Carbohydrate92 g33%
Dietary fiber2.5 g9%
Sugars79 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium309 mg7%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium45 mg11%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.05 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170281

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.

Magnesium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density2 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g2.5 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g1640 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Syrup, fruit flavoredDensity 3 vs 2Sugars, granulatedDensity 3 vs 2Sugars, powderedDensity 3 vs 2

View the USDA source record