Candy & Sweets

Candy & Sweets

There is nothing like a handful of chocolate candy or sugary sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth and add a little pep to your step. Candy and sweets often get a bad rap for being high in calories and sugar, but, like any food, their nutritional information depends on the ingredients used to make them. Candy and sweets are often divided into categories such as chocolates, gummies, gum, sticks and more. If you consult the calorie chart for your favorite candy and sweets you will find that each item has a different number of calories and different nutrition facts. Refer to the nutrition label below for your favorite candy and sweets to determine the nutrition value for each item.

Caramel with Nuts, chocolate-coated

Chocolate Coffee Beans

Fruit & Juice Bar

Chocolate Coated Marshmallow

Peanuts, chocolate-coated

Subcategories

Chewing & Bubble Gum

Chewing & Bubble Gum

contains 2 foods

Chocolate

Chocolate

contains 13 foods

Chocolate Bars

Chocolate Bars

contains 5 foods

Gummy Fruits

Gummy Fruits

contains 5 foods

Hard Candy & Boiled Sweets

Hard Candy & Boiled Sweets

contains 6 foods

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

contains 30 foods

Popular Brands

Nestlé

Sorted by Brand

Miscellaneous(20)

Butterscotch

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Caramel with Nuts, chocolate-coated

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Carob

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Chocolate Coated Marshmallow

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Chocolate Coffee Beans

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Fruit & Juice Bar

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Gingerbread

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Halavah

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Marshmallow

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Nougat with Almonds

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Peanut Brittle

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Peanut Butter Fudge

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Peanuts, chocolate-coated

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Praline

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Raisins, chocolate-coated

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Sugar Apple

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Sugar-Coated Almonds

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Toffee

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Vanilla Fudge

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Vanilla Fudge with Nuts

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Nestlé(1)

Rolo

published within the category "Candy & Sweets"

Caramel with Nuts, chocolate-coated

Chocolate Coffee Beans

Fruit & Juice Bar

Chocolate Coated Marshmallow

Peanuts, chocolate-coated

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The key to enjoying candy and sweets is to do so in moderation. A piece of toffee here or a handful of candy-coated chocolates there will not have a devastating impact on your health. It is important, however, to be aware of the nutritional value of the candy and sweets you enjoy. Refer to the calorie calculator for each item for specific nutritional information.

Sugar Content

If you take a look at the calorie counter for your favorite candy and sweets you will likely notice that the sugar content is very high in comparison to the amount of fats and protein. Some candies contain as much as 30 to 40 grams of sugar per serving! Eating too much sugar can have a negative impact on your blood sugar levels, so make sure to enjoy candy and sweets in moderation.

Dark Chocolate

When it comes to chocolate, the darker the better. Dark chocolate contains less sugar and more antioxidants than milk chocolate and it is also a decent source of dietary fiber. A 100-gram serving of 70 – 85% cocoa dark chocolate contains 11 grams of fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals including iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Dark chocolate may also be lower in fats because it contains little to no added dairy (milk).

You have probably heard about the dangers of consuming too much candy and sweets, but what you may not realize is that certain candies can actually be good for you! If you refer to the calorie counter for dark chocolate, for example, you will find that it has less sugar than many other candies. Some candies can even be made with natural sweeteners (rather than sugar) to reduce their negative impact on your health.

Digestive Benefits

Certain types of candy and sweets can provide very real digestive benefits. The types of candy that are best for your digestive system are those that contain mint and peppermint – this includes candy canes, breath mints, and even mint-flavored gum. The essential oils in mint and peppermint can help to soothe an upset stomach and provide general digestive benefits.

Natural Sweeteners

One of the downsides of candy and sweets is that they are often loaded with processed sugar or artificial sweeteners. If you opt for organic products, however, they are likely to be made with natural sweeteners like honey, agave, and stevia. Stevia is naturally very low in calories and some sweeteners, like agave, are actually sweeter than processed sugar.