Light old fashioned sponge candy
Light old fashioned sponge candy provides 467 kcal per 100 g, with 53.3 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 15% 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 Chocolate candies category. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Pieces (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal | 140 kcal | 510 −8% | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 6 g | 8% | 31.5 −37% |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 6 g | 30% | 19.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g | 21 g | 8% | 56.5 +24% |
| Total sugars | 53.3 g | 16 g | 46.4 +15% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 50 g | 15 g | 30% | 36.8 +36% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.5 −27% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.5 −49% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 +82% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7377 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of fiber
- 3.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other chocolate candies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Chocolate flavored coating (sugar, vegetable oil [palm kernel and hydrogenated palm], cocoa, [may be processed with alkali], skim milk, whey powder, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], and vanillin [artificial flavor]), sponge center (sugar, corn syrup, sodium bicarbonate, molasses, salt, corn flour).
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Pieces (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0034952590258
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light old fashioned sponge candy?
Light old fashioned sponge candy contains 467 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (2 Pieces (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Light old fashioned sponge candy?
Light old fashioned sponge candy has 53.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Light old fashioned sponge 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.
Is Light old fashioned sponge candy vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Light old fashioned sponge candy 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 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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