Hard Candy

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Hard Candy

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
389
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatHigh sugarLow salt
Barcode
0010700517227
Category
Hard candies
Serving size
3 PIECES (18 g)
Sold in
France, United States

At a glance

Hard Candy is a product in the category “Hard candies”. It provides 389 kcal (1,605 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 3 PIECES (18 g) contains about 70 kcal, or 4% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 370% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 8 additives: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF, E129 - Allura red, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E296 - Malic acid, E322 - Lecithins, and E322i - Lecithin. It is sold in France and United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (3 PIECES (18 g))
Energy 1,605 kJ / 389 kcal 19% 289 kJ / 70 kcal
Fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Saturated fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Carbohydrates 94 g 36% 17 g
Sugars 61 g 68% 11 g
Added sugars 79 g 14 g
Fibre 0 g 0% 0 g
Protein 0 g 0% 0 g
Salt 0.14 g 2% 0.03 g
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 172 products in the category “Hard candies”.

Energy +10%
This product: 388.9 kcal Category median: 354.5 kcal
Sugars +2%
This product: 61.1 g Category median: 60 g
Salt +370%
This product: 0.1 g Category median: 0 g

Ingredients

Corn syrup; sugar; contains 2% or less of: malic acid; natural and artificial flavor; artificial color (red 40; blue 1; yellow 6); mineral oil; soy lecithin.

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hard Candy?

Hard Candy contains 389 kcal per 100 g, which is about 70 kcal per serving of 3 PIECES (18 g).

Is Hard Candy vegan?

It is unclear: some ingredients of Hard Candy can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.

Does Hard Candy contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Hard Candy.

Which additives does Hard Candy contain?

Hard Candy contains E110 - Sunset yellow FCF, E129 - Allura red, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E296 - Malic acid, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E905 - Synthetic wax, and E905a - mineral oil.

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