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Maple leaf lollipop Calories
Sugar-based hard lollipop; high sugar, low nutrient density
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Maple leaf lollipop (20 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.6 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.
Maple leaf lollipop Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
78
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
19.6g
· 7% 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%
Maple leaf lollipop nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (20 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% |
| 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 Maple leaf lollipop?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maple leaf lollipop
What is a maple leaf lollipop made of?
A maple leaf lollipop is a sugar-based hard candy molded into a leaf shape. Some versions use maple syrup or maple flavoring, while others rely on different flavorings, so the leaf design alone does not tell you the exact ingredients.
Does a maple leaf lollipop contain real maple syrup?
Not necessarily. Some maple leaf lollipops contain maple syrup, but others get their maple-like taste from flavoring in a sugar candy. The product’s maple-leaf shape is a symbol, not proof that it is made from syrup.
Are maple leaf lollipops Canadian?
They are strongly associated with Canada because the maple leaf is a Canadian national symbol, and they are often sold as Canadian-themed treats. But a maple leaf lollipop can be made elsewhere, so its shape does not establish where it was produced.
What does a maple leaf lollipop taste like?
A maple leaf lollipop is usually sweet, with a caramel-like maple note. Its flavor can be mild or more pronounced depending on whether it uses maple syrup, maple flavoring, or another recipe; not every version tastes like pure maple syrup.
How is a maple leaf lollipop different from maple sugar candy?
A maple leaf lollipop is usually a hard sugar candy molded around a stick, while maple sugar candy is typically made by heating and cooling concentrated maple syrup. The two may share a maple-leaf shape, but they are not necessarily made from the same ingredients.
How do you make maple leaf lollipops at home?
To make maple leaf lollipops, cook a sugar-based candy mixture to hard-crack stage, pour it into a leaf-shaped lollipop mold, and add sticks before it sets. Maple syrup or suitable maple flavoring can provide the maple taste; hot sugar can cause severe burns.
Why does a maple leaf lollipop get sticky?
A maple leaf lollipop gets sticky when it absorbs moisture from humid air or is left unwrapped. Keep it sealed in a dry place to protect its hard surface; refrigeration is usually unnecessary and can cause condensation when it is taken out.
How should you store a maple leaf lollipop?
Store a maple leaf lollipop in its sealed wrapper or an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture can make hard candy tacky, while refrigeration can lead to condensation and a sticky surface after the candy returns to room temperature.
Why are maple leaf lollipops shaped like leaves?
The maple leaf shape refers to the maple tree and its strong association with Canada. It makes the lollipop recognizable as a maple-themed or Canadian-style souvenir, but the design does not mean the candy contains maple leaves or real maple syrup.
Can children have maple leaf lollipops?
Older children who can safely suck hard candy can have a maple leaf lollipop, with adult supervision. Hard candy can be a choking hazard for young children, so it should not be given to toddlers or children who are still learning to eat safely.
Maple leaf lollipop Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.02mg · 0% DV
Calcium
1mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
1mg · 0% DV
Maple leaf lollipop Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Maple leaf lollipop
To burn the 78 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 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 Maple leaf lollipop?
A Maple leaf lollipop is a hard, sugar-based sweet moulded into the shape of a maple leaf. Its maple-like flavour and familiar silhouette are associated with Canada, especially Quebec, where maple-themed sweets are popular souvenirs. Recipes vary: some use maple syrup, while others rely on flavouring.
It has a distinctly sweet taste and a firm texture meant to be slowly sucked rather than bitten. In Canada it is often enjoyed as a small treat or brought home as a keepsake; elsewhere, it works just as well as an occasional sweet with tea or coffee. It is mostly sugar, with 98 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. One lollipop makes a small treat, and unsweetened tea or coffee is a good pairing.
How Nutritious Is Maple leaf lollipop?
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 Maple leaf lollipop 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 Maple leaf lollipop Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Maple leaf lollipop 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
Maple leaf lollipop Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.