Black licorice
Black licorice by Newman's Own provides 310 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars and 4.8 g of protein. That is 39% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 pieces (42 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 130 kcal | 409 −24% | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 1 g | 1% | 9.5 −75% |
| Carbohydrates | 73.8 g | 31 g | 11% | 74.3 |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 14 g | 54.6 −39% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.7 +188% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 2 g | 4% | 3.3 +42% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 −54% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19323 Confectioneries 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 confectioneries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Organic wheat flour, organic sugar, organic molasses, corn syrup, organic tapioca syrup, vegetable glycerin, sunflower oil, cocoa powder (for color), natural black licorice flavor, licorice root extract.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 5 pieces (42 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0757645018005
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Black licorice?
Black licorice contains 310 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (5 pieces (42 g)).
How much sugar is in Black licorice?
Black licorice has 33.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Black licorice healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Black licorice contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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