Candy Melts

by Wilton in Baking decorations Barcode 0070896161000
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Candy Melts by Wilton provides 525 kcal per 100 g, with 62.5 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. That is 13% 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 Baking decorations category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
30 g · High
Saturated fat
27.5 g · High
Sugars
62.5 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 16 pieces (40 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 525 kcal 210 kcal 384 +37%
Total fat 30 g 12 g 15% 12.2 +145%
Saturated fat 27.5 g 11 g 55% 10.7 +158%
Carbohydrates 65 g 26 g 9% 67.7
Total sugars 62.5 g 25 g 55.3 +13%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 2.7 −100%
Protein 2.5 g 1 g 2% 1.8 +36%
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.1 +62%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations 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 baking decorations

Calories higher 13%
Sugars higher 42%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat higher 6%
Protein top 21%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder processed with alkali, soy lecithin, reduced mineral whey powder (milk), natural flavors, salt.

Contains palm oil
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 2

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
16 pieces (40 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0070896161000

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Candy Melts?

Candy Melts contains 525 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (16 pieces (40 g)).

How much sugar is in Candy Melts?

Candy Melts has 62.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Candy Melts 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.

What allergens does Candy Melts 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 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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