Original bite size candies, original

by Mars 25 in Candies Barcode 0022000117427
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Original bite size candies, original by Mars provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 73.3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 35% 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 Candies category and comes in a 25 pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
73.3 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 package (15 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 400 kcal 60 kcal 364 +10%
Total fat 3.3 g 0.5 g 1% 3.3
Saturated fat 3.3 g 0.5 g 3% 1.9 +76%
Carbohydrates 93.3 g 14 g 5% 81.6 +14%
Total sugars 73.3 g 11 g 54.5 +35%
Added sugarsUSDA 73.3 g 11 g 22% 49.3 +49%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 2.1 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.3 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11629 Candies products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other candies

Calories higher 18%
Sugars higher 21%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 16%
Protein top 100%

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, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 1, blue 1 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40), sodium citrate, carnauba wax.

Contains palm oil

Additives 10

Moderate overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
25
Serving size
1 package (15 g)
Labels & certifications
No glutenNo gelatin
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0022000117427

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original bite size candies, original?

Original bite size candies, original contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (1 package (15 g)).

How much sugar is in Original bite size candies, original?

Original bite size candies, original has 73.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Original bite size candies, original 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 September 15, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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