Snacks, candy bits, yogurt covered with vitamin C
FDC 174798package (20 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 57 · +13 vs Snacks medianYogurt-covered candy bits fortified with vitamin C score 57 of 100, a Fair rating that ranks 8th of 60 snacks. The fortification shows clearly, with vitamin C reaching 200% DV and calcium contributing 38% DV, figures rarely seen in a confectionery snack.
These are eaten by the handful as a sweet treat, often straight from a small package rather than measured by weight. The trade-off is sugar, at 65 g per 100 g, so this is a candy first and a supplement second, best kept to an occasional serving rather than a daily habit.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 415 kcal | 21% |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 87 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 65 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 180 mg | 200% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 13 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 36 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 0.2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
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FDC 174798Original 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 snacks median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
These are small, yogurt-coated candy pieces sold in individual snack packages, eaten straight out of the bag as a sweet treat rather than cooked or prepared in any way. The yogurt coating gives a tangy, slightly chalky shell around a soft or chewy center, and they typically sit in the same aisle as fruit snacks and trail mix add-ins, sometimes stirred into a homemade snack mix with nuts or dried fruit for contrast in texture and flavor.
Keep the package sealed and away from heat, since the yogurt coating can soften or turn sticky in warm conditions. This candy is built around sugar, with 65 grams per 100 grams, so a 20-gram package lands squarely in candy territory rather than an everyday snack. The number that stands out is vitamin C, fortified to 200% DV per 100 grams, plus 38% DV calcium, both added rather than naturally occurring in candy. With 0 grams of protein and only 0.2 grams of fiber per 100 grams, it reads as an occasional sweet rather than a food to build a meal around.
Frequently asked questions about snacks, candy bits
How much sugar is in yogurt-covered candy bits fortified with vitamin C?
They're high in sugar at 65 grams per 100 grams, putting them firmly in the candy category.
Are these candy bits a good source of vitamin C?
Yes, they're fortified to provide 200% DV vitamin C per 100 grams, though this comes from added vitamin C rather than a whole food source.
How should yogurt-covered candy bits be stored?
Keep the package sealed and away from heat, since the yogurt coating can soften in warm conditions.