Hard Candy

by Ahold in Confectioneries Barcode 0688267006685
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Hard Candy by Ahold provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 62.5 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 14% 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. Contains: soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
62.5 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 pieces (16 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 375 kcal 60 kcal 409 −8%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 9.5 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 6.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 93.8 g 15 g 5% 74.3 +26%
Total sugars 62.5 g 10 g 54.6 +14%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 3.3 −100%
Salt 0.4 g 0.1 g 0.3 +51%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19330 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other confectioneries

Calories lower 43%
Sugars higher 36%
Salt higher 17%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Corn syrup, sugar, malic acid, sodium citrate, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 6, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, mineral oil, soy lecithin.

Palm oil free
Allergens
Soybeans

Additives 10

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
3 pieces (16 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0688267006685

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hard Candy?

Hard Candy contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (3 pieces (16 g)).

How much sugar is in Hard Candy?

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

Is Hard 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.

What allergens does Hard Candy contain?

According to the label data it contains: 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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