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Original candy
Original candy by Skittles provides 407 kcal per 100 g, with 74.8 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 37% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 PACKAGE (61.5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | 250 kcal | 364 +12% | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 3.3 +24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 1.9 +115% |
| Carbohydrates | 91.1 g | 56 g | 20% | 81.6 +12% |
| Total sugars | 74.8 g | 46 g | 54.5 +37% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.3 −73% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11621 Candies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other candies
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 (red 40 lake, titanium dioxide, red 40, yellow 5 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6, blue 2 lake, blue 1, blue 1 lake), sodium citrate, carnauba wax.
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 PACKAGE (61.5 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0040000011606
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original candy?
Original candy contains 407 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (1 PACKAGE (61.5 g)).
How much sugar is in Original candy?
Original candy has 74.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original 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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 8, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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