Candies

by Junior Mints in Candies Barcode 0071720539859
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Candies by Junior Mints provides 433 kcal per 100 g, with 83.3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 53% 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 Candies category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
6.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
83.3 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 12 pieces (30 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 433 kcal 130 kcal 364 +19%
Total fat 6.7 g 2 g 3% 3.3 +104%
Saturated fat 3.3 g 1 g 5% 1.9 +76%
Carbohydrates 86.7 g 26 g 9% 81.6 +6%
Total sugars 83.3 g 25 g 54.5 +53%
Added sugarsUSDA 83.3 g 25 g 50% 49.4 +69%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 0.8 g 3% 2.7 −6%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 2.1 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.3 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11614 Candies products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other candies

Calories higher 7%
Sugars higher 10%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 16%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 17%

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

Ingredients

sugar, semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, soy lecithin-an emulsifier, vanillin-an artificial flavor), corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, food starch-modified, peppermint oil, invertase (an enzyme),

Additives 1

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

Product details

Serving size
12 pieces (30 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0071720539859

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Candies?

Candies contains 433 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (12 pieces (30 g)).

How much sugar is in Candies?

Candies has 83.3 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.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 1, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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