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A thin, flat, round piece of golden-amber sugar candy with a lightly bubbled, porous surface and a simple shape pressed into its center, served on its own.

Dalgona candy Calories

Sugar-based brittle street candy

CALORIES · 100 G

390kcal

GI

85high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

5mg

FIBER · 100 G

0g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Dalgona candy (25 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 85 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Dalgona candy Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g

98

KCAL / 25G

Carbs

24.4g

· 9% DV

Protein

0.1g

· 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%

Dalgona candy nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (25 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories98 kcal
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium45 mg2%
Total carbohydrate24.4 g9%
Fiber0 g0%
Protein0.1 g0%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Dalgona candy?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)25 g98 kcal
1 piece (small)12 g47 kcal
1 serving (medium)25 g98 kcal
1 pack (small)30 g117 kcal
1 piece (large)40 g156 kcal
2 piece (double)50 g195 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)55 g215 kcal
100 g100 g390 kcal

Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dalgona candy

What is Dalgona candy made of?

Dalgona candy is made by melting sugar and stirring in a little baking soda. The mixture puffs up, then gets pressed into a thin disc and stamped with a simple shape.

Where did Dalgona candy come from?

Dalgona candy comes from South Korea, where it became known as an inexpensive street treat. It is also called ppopgi, a name associated with the stamped candy and the challenge of removing its shape.

How do you make Dalgona candy at home?

Melt sugar gently in a small pan, take it off the heat, and stir in baking soda until it foams. Pour it onto parchment, flatten it, and press a cutter into the warm candy.

Is Dalgona candy the candy from Squid Game?

Yes. The contestants in Squid Game try to remove a stamped shape from a fragile disc of Dalgona candy without breaking it, turning a Korean street-candy challenge into a plot-driving game.

What does Dalgona candy taste like?

Dalgona candy tastes like a crisp, caramel-like sugar sweet, with a slight toasted note. Too much heat can make it noticeably bitter, while baking soda gives it its airy, brittle texture.

Why does Dalgona candy sometimes fail to puff up?

Dalgona candy may stay dense if the baking soda is stale, the melted sugar has cooled too much, or the ingredients are not mixed promptly. The soda needs to react with the hot sugar to create bubbles.

Is Dalgona candy the same as Dalgona coffee?

No. Dalgona candy is a hard, brittle sugar sweet; Dalgona coffee is a drink made by whipping coffee, sugar, and water into a foam and serving it over milk.

How do you win the Dalgona candy challenge?

Go slowly around the stamped outline with a thin pin or needle, supporting the candy rather than bending it. Licking the back of the disc is a familiar challenge tactic, but it does not guarantee the shape will come out intact.

How should you store Dalgona candy?

Keep Dalgona candy in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once it has fully cooled. Moisture makes the brittle candy sticky and can soften it, so avoid leaving it exposed to humid air.

Why does Dalgona candy taste bitter?

Dalgona candy tastes bitter when the sugar gets too dark or burns during melting. Use gentle heat and remove the pan as soon as the sugar is melted to avoid a scorched caramel flavor.

Dalgona candy Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0mg · 0% DV

B2

0mg · 0% DV

B6

0mg · 0% DV

B5

0mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Calcium

21mg · 2% DV

Sodium

45mg · 2% DV

Copper

0mg · 0% DV

Iron

0.03mg · 0% DV

Potassium ⭐

1.25mg · 0% DV

Dalgona candy Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

85
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

6
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Dalgona candy

To burn the 98 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):

🚶

24min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

10min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

13min

Cycling

🏊

11min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Dalgona candy?

Dalgona candy is a Korean street sweet made by melting sugar and stirring in a little baking soda, which makes the mixture puff up. It is pressed into a thin disc and often stamped with a simple shape before it hardens into a light, brittle sweet.

It has a toasted caramel flavour and snaps easily when bitten. In South Korea, it is eaten as a quick treat, sometimes with the playful challenge of trying to remove the stamped shape without breaking it. Elsewhere, including for English-speaking readers, it makes an unusual sweet to have with tea or coffee. It is almost entirely carbohydrate, with virtually no protein or fibre, so its sweetness is concentrated; share a small piece or pair it with an unsweetened drink.

How Nutritious Is Dalgona candy?

Nutrient density

Low

3/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

1/ 100

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.

Is Dalgona candy Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does Dalgona candy Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Dalgona candy Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Dalgona candy Fat Profile

SATURATED

0g

MONOUNSATURATED

0g

POLYUNSATURATED

0g

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.