Licorice Twists
Licorice Twists by HoWe provides 325 kcal per 100 g, with 35 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. That is 36% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 pieces (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 325 kcal | 130 kcal | 409 −21% | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 1 g | 1% | 9.5 −74% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 6.1 −80% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 30 g | 11% | 74.3 |
| Total sugars | 35 g | 14 g | 54.6 −36% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.7 −100% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 1 g | 2% | 3.3 −25% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 −27% |
*% 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 July 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
Molasses, corn syrup, wheat flour, cane sugar, modified corn starch, palm oil, licorice extract, natural flavors (aniseed oil, molasses), artificial color (red 40, yellow 6, blue 1), mono and diglycerides (emulsifier), salt.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 5 pieces (40 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0073171006690
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Licorice Twists?
Licorice Twists contains 325 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (5 pieces (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Licorice Twists?
Licorice Twists has 35 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Licorice Twists healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Licorice Twists contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. 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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