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Sugar-based hard candy, high in sugar
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (small) of Karam candy (6 g) has 24 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.9 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.
Karam candy is a small, glossy hard sweet made by cooking sugar syrup until it thickens and sets. Its amber-brown colour and smooth, rounded shape are characteristic, with a caramel-like sweetness and a firm texture.
It is usually enjoyed as an occasional sweet, either sucked slowly or served from a candy dish after a meal. A piece can also accompany tea or coffee, though its intense sweetness means a little goes a long way. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely carbohydrate from sugar, with no protein, fat or fibre; 100 g provides 392 calories. It suits those looking for a simple, portionable treat, and can be paired with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the sweetness.
Selected: 100 g
392
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
98g
· 36% 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%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
12mg · 1% DV
Calcium
3mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 392 calories in 100 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.
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
Karam candy is a sugar-based hard candy. Recipes commonly use sugar, water and sometimes glucose syrup or flavourings, but the exact ingredients can vary by product.
Karam candy is a hard candy, not a soft, chewy caramel. Its smooth, glossy pieces are meant to be sucked rather than bitten; biting hard candy can damage teeth.
Karam candy is made by heating sugar with the recipe’s other ingredients until the mixture reaches a hard-candy consistency, then pouring it into moulds to cool. Hot sugar can cause serious burns, so home preparation requires care.
Karam candy can leave sugar on your teeth, especially if you bite it or let it dissolve slowly. Frequent exposure to sugar raises the risk of tooth decay; sucking it rather than crunching it also avoids biting down on a hard sweet.
Karam candy does not treat a sore throat. Sucking a hard sweet can briefly ease dryness by stimulating saliva, but it is sugary and should not be relied on for persistent pain or other symptoms.
Karam candy can be a choking hazard for toddlers because it is hard and small. Avoid giving hard candy to children under four, and supervise older children while they eat it.
Karam candy usually becomes sticky after absorbing moisture from the air. Leaving it unwrapped or storing it in a humid place encourages this; a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry spot helps keep the pieces firm.
Store Karam candy in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat. Moisture can make the pieces sticky, while warmth may soften them or make them clump together.
Yes, you can crush Karam candy and use small amounts as a topping or mix-in for desserts. It may dissolve or become sticky in moist batters, so add it where its hard, sweet texture will work.
Yes, Karam candy can raise blood sugar because it is made primarily from sugar. If you have diabetes, choose portions according to your glucose-monitoring results and your individual eating plan.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.