Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Candy, hard
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 401kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.8 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 96 g/ 348g (27%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 3 mg/ 750mg (0.4%) |
Phosphorus | 3 mg/ 700mg (0.43%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 38 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Hard candy (sweet, hard sweets). It’s mostly sugar and provides quick energy, with very little fat and almost no fiber.
Why it matters to health
Hard candy can be high in sugar, so eating too much may make it easier to exceed daily sugar needs and can crowd out more filling snacks or meals that provide fiber and other nutrients. The good part: it has low fat and no cholesterol, so it’s not a major source of unhealthy fats. Still, because it has very high carbohydrates and sugar and no dietary fiber, it may not keep you full for long. It also has some sodium, though usually not the biggest source compared to processed salty foods.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as an occasional treat, not a daily snack—pair it with a meal or choose a small portion (for example, a few pieces instead of a whole pack).
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, choose snacks that add fiber/protein most of the time (like fruit, yogurt, nuts, or milk) and save hard candy for “sometimes.”
- Try to limit sugary sweets before bedtime and after meals when possible, since frequent sugar intake can affect overall health habits.
- If you crave something sweet, consider fruit or a small serving of dessert instead of hard candy.
Common Filipino dishes
Halo-halo, Leche flan, Ube halaya, Buko pandan, Banana cue
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