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Desserts candy
Desserts candy by Skittles provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 72.5 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 33% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.4 onz (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 160 kcal | 409 | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 9.5 −61% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 6.1 −39% |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g | 36 g | 13% | 74.3 +21% |
| Total sugars | 72.5 g | 29 g | 54.6 +33% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.3 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.3 −77% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19312 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
Sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated palm kernel oil; less than 2% of: citric acid, tapioca dextrin, modified corn starch, natural and artificial flavors, colors (titanium dioxide, red 40 lake, red 40, blue 2 lake, blue 1 lake, blue 1, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6, yellow 5), sodium citrate, carnauba wax.
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1.4 onz (40 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0022000016331
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Desserts candy?
Desserts candy contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1.4 onz (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Desserts candy?
Desserts candy has 72.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Desserts candy 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 August 3, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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