Tropical Heat Candies
Sugar, corn syrup, modified food starch, contains less than 0.5% of the following
Tropical Heat Candies by Hot Tamales provides 350 kcal per 100 g, with 62.5 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 14% 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 Confectioneries category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 20 pieces (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 140 kcal | 409 −14% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 9.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g | 36 g | 13% | 74.3 +21% |
| Total sugars | 62.5 g | 25 g | 54.6 +14% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.3 −100% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 −27% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19323 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other confectioneries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fumaric acid, natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, dextrin, citric acid, malic acid, artificial color, confectioners glaze, red #40, carnauba wax, medium chain triglycerides, yellow #5 (tartrazine), yellow #6, blue #1.
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 20 pieces (40 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070970474118
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tropical Heat Candies?
Tropical Heat Candies contains 350 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (20 pieces (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Tropical Heat Candies?
Tropical Heat Candies has 62.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tropical Heat Candies 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 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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