12 Candy Canes

by Ahold in Candy canes Barcode 0639277003294
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

12 Candy Canes by Ahold provides 417 kcal per 100 g, with 91.7 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 25% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Candy canes category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
91.7 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 piece (12 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 417 kcal 50 kcal 389 +7%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 0.5 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 0.4 −100%
Carbohydrates 100 g 12 g 4% 95.4 +5%
Total sugars 91.7 g 11 g 73.1 +25%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.1 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 84 Candy canes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other candy canes

Calories higher 24%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, corn syrup, water, artificial flavor,titanium dioxide (for color), artificial colors (fd&c red 40, fd&c blue 1, fd&c yellow 5).

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 4

Moderate overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 piece (12 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0639277003294

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 12 Candy Canes?

12 Candy Canes contains 417 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (1 piece (12 g)).

How much sugar is in 12 Candy Canes?

12 Candy Canes has 91.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is 12 Candy Canes healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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