Werther's - erthers Hard Candies has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.
The food contains 87.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 50 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for Werther's - erthers Hard Candies, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 0% | |
Calories from Fat | 19% | |
Calories from Carbs | 81% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 768.8 mg | 76.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 50 mg | 277.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 12500 mg | 357.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 281.3 mg | 11.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 29.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 62.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.4 g | 14.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 45 mg 1.9%
Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 10 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A 1.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 12.3% Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 462
Protein 0 g | Carbs 92.3 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 447
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 73.7 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 0 g | Carbs 93.3 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 0 g | Carbs 93.3 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 462
Protein 0 g | Carbs 92.3 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 447
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 73.7 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 0 g | Carbs 86.7 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 375
Protein 0 g | Carbs 81.3 g | Fat 6.3 g