President's Choice - Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salts has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 66g 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. With 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.32 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing President's Choice - Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salts has been given a composite ranking of 8, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 60 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 480 mg | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 66 g | 22% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 48 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6 g | 12% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 21 g | 32.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 12 g | 60% | Top 10% | Very High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7 g 10.8%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%
Sodium 160 mg 6.7%
Total Carbohydrates 22 g 7.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 16 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C
Calcium 2% Iron 8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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Protein 6 g | Carbs 60.5 g | Fat 27.2 g
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