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Lemon festive candy Calories
Lemon-flavored, sugar-based festive candy
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Lemon festive candy (6 g) has 23 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 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.
Lemon festive candy Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 6 g
23
KCAL / 6G
Carbs
5.8g
· 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%
Lemon festive candy nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (6 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Lemon festive candy?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 6 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 10 g | 39 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 468 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon festive candy
What is lemon festive candy?
Lemon festive candy is a lemon-flavoured hard sweet commonly offered to guests during festive visits. It is typically made by cooking sugar syrup until firm, then adding lemon flavouring or acidity; ingredients and texture vary by maker.
How is lemon festive candy traditionally served?
Lemon festive candy is usually offered individually in a small dish or bowl when visitors arrive for a celebration. It can be served alongside tea or coffee, and its bright citrus flavour makes it a familiar alternative to plain sugar candy.
Can you make lemon festive candy at home?
Yes, lemon festive candy can be made at home by cooking sugar syrup to a hard-candy stage and adding lemon flavour. Pour the hot mixture onto a prepared surface to cool before breaking it up; molten sugar can cause severe burns.
Does lemon festive candy contain real lemon?
Not necessarily; lemon festive candy can get its flavour from lemon extract, flavouring, citric acid, or a combination. Some homemade versions use lemon juice or zest, but extra liquid can change how the cooked sugar sets.
Is lemon festive candy the same as Turkish akide candy?
Not always. Lemon festive candy describes a lemon-flavoured sweet offered at festive occasions, while akide is a traditional Turkish boiled-sugar candy; some versions may be similar in texture, but the names do not guarantee the same recipe.
Why does lemon festive candy get sticky?
Lemon festive candy gets sticky when it absorbs moisture from humid air or is kept somewhere warm. Store it in a tightly closed, dry container away from heat; leaving the wrapper or container open can soften its surface.
How should lemon festive candy be stored?
Keep lemon festive candy in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can make the pieces tacky and heat can soften them, so a dry cupboard is generally a better choice than a refrigerator.
Can lemon festive candy cause tooth decay?
Yes, frequent snacking on lemon festive candy can contribute to tooth decay because sugar feeds mouth bacteria that produce enamel-damaging acids. Having it occasionally rather than repeatedly throughout the day, then drinking water, helps limit prolonged sugar exposure.
Does lemon festive candy melt in hot tea?
Yes, lemon festive candy will dissolve in hot tea if you drop it into the cup and stir. It can sweeten the drink as it melts, though serving the candy separately makes it easier to control how much sweetness you add.
Is lemon festive candy suitable for people with diabetes?
Lemon festive candy can raise blood glucose quickly because it is mostly sugar. People with diabetes should account for it in their eating plan and ask their diabetes care professional how a small portion fits their individual glucose-management needs.
Lemon festive candy Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.01mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.12mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.03mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.06mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.06mg · 0% DV
Lemon festive candy Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Lemon festive candy
To burn the 23 calories in 1 piece (medium) (6 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Lemon festive candy?
Lemon festive candy is a lemon-flavoured, sugar-based sweet associated with bayram visits in Turkey. It is often kept in a bowl alongside other wrapped sweets, ready to offer guests celebrating Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
It tastes distinctly sweet with a bright citrus note and is usually sucked slowly, often with Turkish coffee or tea during a visit. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely carbohydrate: 100 g provides 97 g of carbs, with no protein or fibre. A piece is small, so it can be an easy occasional treat; for a more varied offering, serve it alongside fresh fruit or nuts rather than making sweets the only option.
How Nutritious Is Lemon festive candy?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Lemon festive candy Processed?
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.
Does Lemon festive candy Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Lemon festive 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
Lemon festive candy Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.