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Sugar-dominant, fat-free hard candy; portion control is important.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hüptrik candy (5 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 394 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 5 g
20
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
4.9g
· 2% 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 | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% |
| 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) | 5 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 8 g | 32 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 10 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 4 piece (small) | 20 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 394 kcal |
Calculated from 394 calories per 100 g.
Hüptrik candy is a hard candy meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth. The name is not used everywhere for one standardized recipe, so the flavor, shape, and exact ingredients can vary between makers.
Hüptrik candy is a hard candy, not a chewy sweet. It is generally meant to be sucked rather than bitten; biting hard candy can damage teeth, and swallowing a large piece can pose a choking risk.
Sugar is the main ingredient in Hüptrik candy, while flavorings, colors, and other additions can vary by product. There is no single recipe that applies to every candy sold under this name, so the ingredient list identifies a particular version.
Hüptrik candy is made using the general hard-candy method: a sugar-based mixture is heated, shaped, and allowed to harden. Recipes under this name are not necessarily standardized, so the flavoring and finishing steps can differ among producers.
Hüptrik candy and Turkish akide candy are not automatically the same product. Both may be hard sweets, but their names and recipes can differ, and the name Hüptrik does not establish that a particular candy is akide.
A single, well-established place of origin for Hüptrik candy cannot be confirmed from the name alone. It may be a local or maker-specific name; claims about a particular region should be tied to a reliable local source or the producer.
Store Hüptrik candy in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make its surface sticky, while heat can soften or deform it. Once opened, keeping it away from moisture helps preserve its hard texture.
Hüptrik candy dissolves slowly because it is a hard, concentrated sugar sweet rather than a soft or chewy one. Letting it dissolve naturally is safer for teeth than biting it, and it avoids breaking off large hard pieces.
Yes, Hüptrik candy can contribute to tooth decay because its sugar stays in contact with teeth as the candy dissolves. Frequent snacking on it increases exposure; having it less often, drinking water afterward, and brushing regularly help limit the risk.
Hüptrik candy can raise blood glucose, so it may not fit easily into a diabetes meal plan. Whether a portion is appropriate depends on the person’s treatment and glucose-management plan; ask your clinician or dietitian for individual guidance.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
0.1mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 20 calories in 1 piece (medium) (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.
Hüptrik candy is a Turkish-style hard sweet made by cooking sugar until it sets firm. It is meant to be sucked rather than chewed, and its crisp snap gives way to a straightforward, lingering sweetness. The name is associated with a local confection, but without a well-established place of origin it is best not to pin it to a particular town or regional tradition.
In Turkey, you might serve a piece with tea or enjoy it as a small treat between meals; elsewhere, it works much like other hard candies. Its nutritional profile is almost entirely carbohydrate from sugar, with no fat or fibre, so a small portion is the practical choice. For a more balanced snack, have it after a meal rather than making it the whole 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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.