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Milk-based hard candy, high in sugar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Dr Milk candy (5 g) has 21 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.6 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 78 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 5 g
21
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
4.6g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 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 89% · Protein 2% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.75 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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 (small) | 5 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 10 g | 41 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 8 piece (extra large) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Dr Milk candy is a milk-based hard candy, not a milk drink or a piece of chocolate. It is high in sugar and ultra-processed, so its milk association should not be taken to mean it is a nutritious substitute for dairy.
Dr Milk candy is milk-based and contains dairy. If you have a milk allergy, avoid it; a dairy ingredient can trigger an allergic reaction even when the candy is eaten in a small amount.
Dr Milk candy is high in sugar and can raise blood glucose. Whether it fits an individual diabetes plan depends on their treatment and glucose management, so ask your doctor or dietitian rather than treating it as a sugar-free sweet.
No, Dr Milk candy is a sweet, not a medicated cough drop. Sucking a hard candy may briefly ease a dry or tickly feeling in the throat, but it does not treat the cause of a cough or sore throat.
No, hard candy such as Dr Milk candy is a choking hazard for toddlers and young children. Older children should only have it while seated and supervised, and should let it dissolve rather than bite off pieces.
Frequent Dr Milk candy consumption can raise the risk of tooth decay. Sugar feeds mouth bacteria, and a hard candy can stay in the mouth for a while as it dissolves, extending the teeth’s exposure to sugar.
Not necessarily: Dr Milk candy is still a high-sugar, ultra-processed sweet, while milk chocolate is a different product with cocoa ingredients. Its milk-based description does not make it a health food or a replacement for milk.
Keep Dr Milk candy sealed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and humidity. Moisture can make hard candy sticky, while warmth can soften it; close the package securely after opening.
Dr Milk candy can soften or become sticky when exposed to heat, although it is a hard candy rather than chocolate. Store it away from direct sunlight and hot cars, and keep the package dry to preserve its texture.
There is no official daily limit for Dr Milk candy, but it is best treated as an occasional sweet because it is high in sugar. The listed small-piece serving is about 5 g; eating several pieces adds sugar quickly.
Vitamins
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B12
0.01µg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0.9µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
3.25mg · 0% DV
Calcium
4.25mg · 0% DV
Sodium
4.75mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
5.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 21 calories in 1 piece (small) (5 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.
Dr Milk candy is a milk-flavoured hard sweet, made to be slowly sucked rather than chewed. Its firm texture softens in the mouth, releasing a mellow, sweet dairy taste. It can be enjoyed as an occasional treat with tea or coffee, or passed around in a small dish after a meal; one small piece is usually enough to satisfy a sweet craving.
It is mostly sugar and carbohydrate, with 92 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, so it is best treated as a small indulgence rather than a filling snack. Pair it with an unsweetened drink if you want to keep the overall sweetness in check, or choose fruit for a more substantial everyday snack.
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.
Contains these 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
0.11g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.