Blood Sugar Impact of Candy
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 27.3g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.8g |
| Sugars | 14.9g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 1.5g |
| Fat | 6.8g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
This curve estimates how this food may affect your blood sugar over time, based on its carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for the recommended serving size.
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 27.3 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, COCOA MASS, MILK FAT, PEANUTS LACTOSE, PALM FAT, DESICCATED COCONUT WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), SUNFLOWER OIL, FULL CREAM MILK POWDER SKIMMED CONDENSED MILK, EMULSIFIERS (SOYA LECITHIN, E471), BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, FAT REDUCED COCOA, SALT, HUMECTANT (GLYCEROL), EGG WHITE POWDER, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, RAISING AGENTS (E341, E500, E501), COCONUT OIL HYDROLYSED MILK PROTEIN, (MAY CONTAIN HAZELNUT), MILK CHOCOLATE CONTAINS MILK SOLIDS 14% MINIMUM AND COCOA SOLIDS 25% MINIMUM
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
GLUCOSE
SUGAR
SYRUP*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
GLUCOSE
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CREAM
EGG
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Candy based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Diet Compatibility
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Ingredient Tags
Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
About Our Food Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Candy is a food product in the candy category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 32.0.
Candy has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 32.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Candy contains 61.5g carbs, 54.6g sugars, 0g fiber, and 5.5g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Candy into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Candy compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the candy category for alternatives.