Caramels
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 54.67 g | 20% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 54.67 g | 22% |
| Sugars | 46.5 g | 133% |
| Added Sugars | No data | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.27 g | 7% |
| Total Fat | 5.75 g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.76 g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.09 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.47 g | - |
| Trans Fat | No data | - |
| Cholesterol | 4.97 mg | 2% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 7.93 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.28 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 173.95 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 151.94 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97.98 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 12.07 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 3% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
0.9%
Vitamin C
0.3%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
2%
Vitamin K
1%
Vitamin B1
6%
Vitamin B2
14%
Vitamin B3
0.7%
Vitamin B5
9%
Vitamin B6
2%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0.7%
Vitamin B12
9%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
8%
Iron
0.6%
Magnesium
3%
Phosphorus
6%
Potassium
3%
Sodium
8%
Zinc
3%
Copper
1%
Manganese
0.3%
Selenium
2%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
10%
Isoleucine
14%
Valine
12%
Lysine
9%
Tryptophan
12%
Threonine
10%
Phenylalanine
13%
Methionine
11%
Histidine
8%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Candies caramels are characterized by high added sugar content, which observational evidence suggests contributes to weight gain, tooth decay, and an increased risk of cardiovascular issues such as elevated blood pressure and chronic inflammation, according to WebMD and Harvard Health. Research published in Nature also demonstrates that higher sugar intake from sweet foods is associated with an increased likelihood of common mental disorders and recurrent depression.
1. Gestational Diabetes Diet: Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia
Source: MedlinePlus
Summary: Sweets are high in fat and sugar, and their consumption should be limited as part of a balanced diet recommended for managing gestational diabetes.
2. How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Source: WebMD
Summary: Sweets, as a primary source of added sugar, can negatively impact various body systems, including the brain, mood, teeth, joints, skin, liver, heart, pancreas, kidneys, body weight, and sexual health.
Read More: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/how-sugar-affects-your-body
3. The Sweet Danger of Sugar - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2017
Summary: Sweets, particularly those containing added sugar, contribute to increased blood pressure, chronic inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease, all of which elevate the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diabetes-and-metabolic-health/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar
4. Spotting Hidden Sugars in Everyday Foods
Source: CDC, 2026
Summary: Sweets, including many seemingly savory foods, often contain hidden added sugars that can be identified by carefully reading nutrition labels and ingredient lists for various sugar names.
Read More: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/spotting-hidden-sugars-in-everyday-foods.html
5. Sugar Intake From Sweet Food and Beverages, Common Mental Disorder and Depression: Prospective Findings From the Whitehall Ii Study
Source: Nature, 2017
Summary: Sweets, consumed as part of a high-sugar diet, are prospectively associated with an increased risk of incident common mental disorder in men and recurrent depression in both sexes, suggesting an adverse effect on long-term psychological health.
Read More: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-05649-7
