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Lemon-flavored, hard candy, high sugar, low nutrient density
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Kent lemon candy (5 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 390 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.
Kent lemon candy is a branded, lemon-flavoured hard sweet, meant to be sucked rather than chewed. Its citrus aroma accompanies a straightforward sweetness. In Turkey, it may be offered with tea, kept handy for a journey or enjoyed as a small treat between meals; elsewhere, hard lemon candies are similarly carried for an occasional sweet.
Its nutrition comes almost entirely from carbohydrates: per 100 g, it provides 97 g of carbs and no protein, fat or fibre. One medium piece is about 5 g, so it is easy to keep the portion modest. Try it alongside unsweetened tea if you want a less-sweet pairing.
Selected: 100 g
390
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
97g
· 35% 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
Calcium
1mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 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 390 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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
— 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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Kent lemon candy is a lemon-flavoured hard candy, but its exact ingredients can vary by product version. The package’s ingredient list is the reliable source for whether its recipe includes sugar, glucose syrup, acids, flavourings, or other ingredients.
Not necessarily; a lemon taste can come from flavouring rather than lemon juice or fruit. Check the ingredient list on your Kent lemon candy package for lemon juice, lemon extract, or other specific lemon ingredients.
It may briefly soothe a dry, irritated throat because sucking hard candy stimulates saliva. Kent lemon candy does not treat the cause of a sore throat, and its sugar can remain in contact with your teeth while it dissolves.
No, it does not stop or treat a cough. Sucking a hard candy may temporarily ease a tickly throat, but it will not address what is causing the cough; seek medical advice if symptoms are severe or persistent.
They should account for its high sugar content, which can raise blood glucose quickly. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian how a portion of Kent lemon candy fits your glucose-management and medication plan.
Frequent use can increase the risk of tooth decay. Hard candy dissolves slowly, keeping sugar in contact with teeth for longer; avoid sucking Kent lemon candy repeatedly throughout the day, and rinse your mouth with water afterward.
Yes, pregnancy alone is not a reason to avoid it, but keep portions modest because it is high in sugar and offers little nutritional value. If you have gestational diabetes, follow the eating plan provided by your care team.
Children under four should not have it because hard candy can cause choking. For older children, have them sit still and supervise while they suck Kent lemon candy; running or lying down with candy in the mouth is unsafe.
Suck it rather than chewing it; Kent lemon candy is a hard candy designed to dissolve in the mouth. Chewing can put unnecessary stress on teeth, while sucking it slowly also means sugar stays in contact with teeth longer.
Keep Kent lemon candy sealed in a cool, dry place. Moisture can make hard candies sticky or change their texture, so close the wrapper or transfer the sweets to an airtight container after opening.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.