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hard candy, bitter flavored
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Karam bitter candy (4 g) has 16 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 78 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 4 g
16
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
3.9g
· 1% 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 | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% |
| 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 (small) | 4 g | 16 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 16 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 78 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 24 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Karam bitter candy is a hard candy with a bitter flavor, not necessarily a chocolate sweet or a medicated lozenge. It is designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, so its taste lasts longer than that of a soft candy.
Karam bitter candy is a hard sweet, but its exact ingredient list is not provided here. A bitter flavor does not by itself mean the candy contains cocoa or chocolate; check the package for its specific ingredients.
Karam bitter candy’s bitter flavor alone does not establish that it contains chocolate or caffeine. The package ingredient list is the reliable source; check it if you avoid caffeine or need to know whether cocoa is included.
Karam bitter candy has a bitter-style flavor, which gives it a less sweet-tasting impression than fruit candy. That taste does not mean the candy has spoiled. If you find it intense, let it dissolve slowly rather than biting it.
No, Karam bitter candy is a hard sweet, not a medicated cough drop. Letting it dissolve may briefly increase saliva or soothe a dry-feeling mouth, but it does not treat a cough or the illness causing it.
You can bite Karam bitter candy, but letting it dissolve is gentler on your teeth. Hard candy can chip or strain teeth, and swallowing it whole can be a choking hazard; supervise young children around it.
It can contribute to tooth decay because it is a sugary hard candy that stays in the mouth while dissolving. Avoid sucking on pieces repeatedly throughout the day, and drink water afterward to help clear sugar from your mouth.
Karam bitter candy can raise blood glucose; its bitter taste does not mean it is sugar-free. If you have diabetes, account for it in your eating plan and ask your clinician or dietitian for advice suited to your glucose management.
Store Karam bitter candy in a cool, dry place, sealed in its package or another airtight container. Moisture can make hard candy sticky or change its texture, so avoid leaving opened pieces exposed to humid air.
Karam bitter candy can dissolve in tea, but it is made to be eaten as a hard sweet, not as a measured tea sweetener. Its bitter flavor may remain noticeable, so try a piece separately if you want to taste it with tea.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.8mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 16 calories in 1 piece (small) (4 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.
Karam bitter candy is a hard sweet with a pronounced bitter flavour, meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Its taste is sharper and less straightforwardly sweet than that of fruit-flavoured sweets. It can be enjoyed on its own, offered after a meal, or paired with tea or coffee; the contrast works especially well with an unsweetened drink. Letting it dissolve rather than biting down also suits its firm texture.
It is almost entirely carbohydrate: 100 g provides 97 g of carbohydrates, with no protein. A small piece is about 4 g, so one can be enough when you want just a little sweetness. For a lighter pairing, serve it with plain tea or coffee rather than another sweet 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.