Candies

by Mars Incorporated 1190.7g in Confectioneries Barcode 0040000324386
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Candies by Mars Incorporated provides 476 kcal per 100 g, with 66.7 g of sugars and 4.8 g of protein. That is 22% 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 Confectioneries category and comes in a 1190.7g pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
19.1 g · High
Saturated fat
11.9 g · High
Sugars
66.7 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1.5 ONZ (42 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 476 kcal 200 kcal 409 +16%
Total fat 19.1 g 8 g 10% 9.5 +100%
Saturated fat 11.9 g 5 g 25% 6.1 +94%
Carbohydrates 73.8 g 31 g 11% 74.3
Total sugars 66.7 g 28 g 54.6 +22%
Dietary fiber 2.4 g 1 g 4% 1.7 +44%
Protein 4.8 g 2 g 4% 3.3 +42%
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.3 −31%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19312 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other confectioneries

Calories higher 24%
Sugars higher 30%
Salt higher 37%
Saturated fat higher 24%
Protein top 32%
Fiber top 27%

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

Ingredients

Milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, salt, artificial flavors), sugar, cornstarch, less than 1% - corn syrup, dextrin, coloring (includes blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, red 40 lake, blue 2 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2), gum acacia.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 9

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Quantity
1190.7g
Serving size
1.5 ONZ (42 g)
Sold in
Côte d'Ivoire, United States
Barcode
0040000324386

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Candies?

Candies contains 476 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1.5 ONZ (42 g)).

How much sugar is in Candies?

Candies has 66.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Candies 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.

Is Candies vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Candies contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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