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Kent Sesame Candy Calories

Sesame-coated, sugar-based crunchy candy

CALORIES · 100 G

430kcal

GI

70high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

220mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Kent Sesame Candy (15 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.1 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Kent Sesame Candy Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 15 g

65

KCAL / 15G

Carbs

11.1g

· 4% DV

Protein

0.9g

· 2% DV

Fat

1.8g

· 2% DV

Fiber

0.6g

· 2% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 6% · Fat 25%

Kent Sesame Candy nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (15 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories65 kcal
Total fat1.8 g2%
Saturated fat0.27 g1%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium5.25 mg0%
Total carbohydrate11.1 g4%
Fiber0.6 g2%
Protein0.9 g2%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Kent Sesame Candy?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)15 g65 kcal
1 piece (mini)8 g34 kcal
1 piece (large)25 g108 kcal
2 piece (double)30 g129 kcal
1 pack (small)40 g172 kcal
3 piece (triple)45 g194 kcal
1 pack (large)80 g344 kcal
100 g100 g430 kcal

Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kent Sesame Candy

What is Kent Sesame Candy made of?

Kent Sesame Candy is a crunchy confection made mainly from sugar and sesame, with the sugar forming a firm coating around the sesame. For the full ingredient list of a particular pack, use the information printed on its wrapper.

How is Kent Sesame Candy made?

Kent Sesame Candy is made by combining sesame with cooked sugar, then allowing the mixture to cool and harden into a brittle candy. The hardened sugar is what gives it its characteristic snap.

Is Kent Sesame Candy the same as sesame brittle?

Kent Sesame Candy is similar to sesame brittle: both combine sesame with hardened sugar for a crunchy result. Recipes and shapes can differ, so the names do not guarantee that every sesame brittle tastes or breaks exactly like this candy.

How should you store Kent Sesame Candy?

Store Kent Sesame Candy in a cool, dry place with its wrapper sealed or in an airtight container. Moisture can make the sugar coating tacky and soften the crunch, so avoid leaving it exposed to humid air.

Does Kent Sesame Candy go bad?

Kent Sesame Candy can lose its crisp texture or develop an unpleasant taste over time, especially if exposed to moisture or heat. Keep it sealed and follow the date and storage directions printed on the package.

Why is Kent Sesame Candy so hard and crunchy?

Kent Sesame Candy is hard and crunchy because its cooked sugar coating cools into a brittle solid around the sesame. That texture is intentional, but it can be uncomfortable to bite if you have sensitive teeth.

Is Kent Sesame Candy a healthy snack?

Kent Sesame Candy is best treated as an occasional sweet rather than an everyday snack. It is sugar-based, and the sesame does not make it nutritionally equivalent to a balanced snack such as fruit with a protein-rich food.

Can Kent Sesame Candy raise blood sugar?

Yes, Kent Sesame Candy can raise blood sugar because it is made mainly with sugar. People managing diabetes should account for it in their eating plan and ask their healthcare professional how it fits their individual needs.

Can you use Kent Sesame Candy as a dessert topping?

Yes, crushed Kent Sesame Candy can add a crunchy sesame-sugar topping to ice cream, yogurt, or baked desserts. Add it just before serving so moisture from the dessert does not soften the brittle texture.

Can you make Kent Sesame Candy at home?

Yes, you can make a similar sesame candy at home by mixing sesame seeds into cooked sugar and spreading the mixture to cool and harden. Hot sugar can cause severe burns, so handle it carefully and keep children away.

Kent Sesame Candy Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.02mg · 2% DV

B6

0.02mg · 1% DV

Folate

4.2µg · 1% DV

B3

0.17mg · 1% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.1mg · 11% DV

Phosphorus

36mg · 5% DV

Manganese

0.11mg · 5% DV

Magnesium

19mg · 5% DV

Potassium ⭐

33mg · 1% DV

Sodium

5.25mg · 0% DV

Kent Sesame Candy Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

70
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

1.5
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Kent Sesame Candy

To burn the 65 calories in 1 piece (medium) (15 g):

🚶

16min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

7min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

9min

Cycling

🏊

8min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Kent Sesame Candy?

Kent Sesame Candy is a crunchy sweet made with sesame seeds held together by a sugar-based mixture. It is a packaged take on sesame brittle, a style of sweet found in many food traditions, including Turkey’s.

Enjoy it as a small treat on its own or alongside tea or coffee; its toasted sesame flavour and crisp bite make it easy to share, though it can be quite sweet. Nutritionally, it is mostly a sugar-based confection rather than a filling snack, with 430 calories per 100 g. A piece is a simple way to keep the portion modest, and it pairs well with an unsweetened drink.

How Nutritious Is Kent Sesame Candy?

Nutrient density

Low

31/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

28/ 100

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.

Is Kent Sesame Candy Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does Kent Sesame Candy Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame yes

Which Diets Is Kent Sesame Candy Good For?

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

Kent Sesame Candy Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.27g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.68g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.78g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 76:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (76:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.