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Sugary snack, high sugar, low nutrient value
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chiyo (8 g) has 31 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 8 g
31
KCAL / 8G
Carbs
7.8g
· 3% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 5 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Chiyo is a sweet snack with a very high carbohydrate content and very little protein or fat. The product information identifies it as a sugary confection, but does not specify its exact shape or texture.
Chiyo is a sugary sweet, but its full ingredient list can vary by recipe or manufacturer. Without the package ingredients, it is not possible to confirm particular flavorings, colors, or other additions.
Chiyo is very sweet because it is high in sugar. Its concentrated sweetness means a small piece may be enough; pairing it with an unsweetened drink can keep the snack from tasting overwhelmingly sweet.
A small piece is a sensible portion of Chiyo because it is a sugary snack rather than a nutrient-dense food. The typical serving listed is one medium piece, so start with that rather than eating several pieces by habit.
Yes, Chiyo can be eaten with tea as a small sweet treat. Unsweetened black tea is a practical pairing because it balances the candy’s sweetness without adding more sugar to the snack.
Frequent Chiyo snacking can raise the risk of tooth decay because mouth bacteria use sugar to produce acids. Eating it in one sitting rather than grazing on it, then brushing your teeth, helps limit repeated sugar exposure.
Chiyo is high in sugar and may raise blood glucose, so it may not fit easily into a diabetes meal plan. The suitable amount depends on individual care; ask your clinician or dietitian how to account for it.
Eating Chiyo often or in large amounts can contribute to weight gain because it is a sugary snack. Having a small piece occasionally is different from making it a regular, large portion.
Store Chiyo in a cool, dry place and keep its packaging closed. Heat and moisture can affect the texture of sweets, so avoid leaving it in direct sunlight or near a warm appliance.
A homemade version may be possible, but the exact Chiyo recipe cannot be identified from the product information alone. Its texture and flavor depend on the ingredients and method, so a reliable recipe would need to match the specific Chiyo product you mean.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.4mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.16mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.08mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 31 calories in 1 piece (medium) (8 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Chiyo is a small, sugar-based sweet. The name alone does not identify a particular regional recipe or tradition, so it is best not to assign it a specific origin. Its taste is distinctly sweet, and you can have a piece as a quick treat alongside tea or coffee. It can also fit into a sweets selection, though it is more of an occasional snack than a filling bite. Nutritionally, it is mostly carbohydrate: 100 g provides 97 g of carbs, with very little protein or fibre. A small piece is a practical way to enjoy it; unsweetened tea or coffee makes a good pairing.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.