Liquorice

by Kookaburra 10 oz in Liquorice candies Barcode 0834304003012
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Liquorice by Kookaburra provides 350 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. That is 14% 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 Liquorice candies category and comes in a 10 oz pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
1.3 g · Low
Sugars
40 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 pieces (40 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 350 kcal 140 kcal 328 +7%
Total fat 2.5 g 1 g 1% 1.6 +61%
Saturated fat 1.3 g 0.5 g 3% 1 +29%
Carbohydrates 77.5 g 31 g 11% 75.5
Total sugars 40 g 16 g 46.4 −14%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 3.9 −100%
Protein 2.5 g 1 g 2% 3 −17%
Salt 0.4 g 0.2 g 0.7 −38%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 446 Liquorice candies 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 liquorice candies

Calories higher 33%
Sugars lower 24%
Salt higher 34%
Saturated fat higher 16%
Protein top 53%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Wheat syrup, sugar, wheat flour, treacle, water, modified food starch, palm oil, artificial flavors, citric acid, artificial color (red 40), monoglycerides, salt, licorice extract.

Contains palm oil
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 2

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

Product details

Quantity
10 oz
Serving size
4 pieces (40 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0834304003012

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Liquorice?

Liquorice contains 350 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (4 pieces (40 g)).

How much sugar is in Liquorice?

Liquorice has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Liquorice 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 Liquorice contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 28, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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