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Candy Cane Swizzle Sticks Recipe

Candy Cane Swizzle Sticks has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 11.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 1.1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a low 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 6, for Candy Cane Swizzle Sticks, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A31.6 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Retinol10.5 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5.3 mcg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%Top 10%Very High
Iron0 mg
Magnesium10.5 mg2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus173.7 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Potassium284.2 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium89.5 mg3.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.3 mcg7.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate58.9 g19.6%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars58.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%Mid 40%Average

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat31.6 g48.6%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat18.9 g94.7%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat10.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water0 g
Ash0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.6 mg 0.9%

Sodium 17 mg 0.7%

Total Carbohydrates 11.2 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 11.1 g

Protein 1.1 g 2.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.8% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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