Sponge Candy

by Wegmans Food Markets Inc. in Chocolate candies Barcode 0077890375952
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Sponge Candy by Wegmans Food Markets Inc. provides 514 kcal per 100 g, with 57.1 g of sugars and 2.9 g of protein. That is 23% 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: gelatin, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25.7 g · High
Saturated fat
11.4 g · High
Sugars
57.1 g · High
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 pcs (35 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 514 kcal 180 kcal 510
Total fat 25.7 g 9 g 12% 31.6 −19%
Saturated fat 11.4 g 4 g 20% 19.4 −41%
Carbohydrates 68.6 g 24 g 9% 56.5 +21%
Total sugars 57.1 g 20 g 46.4 +23%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 1 g 4% 4.5 −35%
Protein 2.9 g 1 g 2% 6.5 −56%
Salt 0.5 g 0.2 g 0.3 +59%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7359 Chocolate 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 chocolate candies

Calories lower 49%
Sugars higher 18%
Salt higher 16%
Saturated fat lower 14%
Protein top 91%
Fiber top 54%

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

Ingredients

Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, chocolate liquor, soy lecithin [emulsifier], salt, vanillin [artificial flavor]), sugar, corn syrup, sodium bicarbonate and gelatin.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GelatinMilkSoybeans

Additives 5

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
3 pcs (35 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0077890375952

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sponge Candy?

Sponge Candy contains 514 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (3 pcs (35 g)).

How much sugar is in Sponge Candy?

Sponge Candy has 57.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is 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 Sponge Candy vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Sponge Candy contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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