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Mint Polo candy Calories
Mint-flavored hard candy, breath freshener
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Mint Polo candy (3 g) has 13 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.3 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.
Mint Polo candy Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 3.4 g
13
KCAL / 3.4G
Carbs
3.3g
· 1% 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%
Mint Polo candy nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (3.4 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.53 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% |
| 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 Small Mint Polo candy?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 3.4 g | 13 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 6.8 g | 27 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 13.6 g | 53 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 20.4 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 34 g | 133 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 68 g | 265 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Polo candy
Why does Mint Polo candy have a hole in the middle?
The hole is part of the candy’s distinctive ring design and helps shape the mint during production. It is not there to make Mint Polo candy healthier or to improve its breath-freshening effect.
Does Mint Polo candy freshen your breath?
Mint Polo candy can temporarily mask breath odor with its mint flavor, but it does not remove the cause. Brushing your teeth and tongue, and addressing persistent bad breath, are more effective ways to tackle it.
What is Mint Polo candy made of?
Mint Polo candy is a mint-flavored hard candy, typically made with sugar, glucose syrup and flavoring. It is an ultra-processed confection, and the precise ingredients can vary between versions and markets.
Can you swallow a Mint Polo candy whole?
You should not swallow Mint Polo candy whole. Like other hard candies, it can pose a choking risk, particularly for young children; let it dissolve in your mouth rather than trying to gulp it down.
Is Mint Polo candy bad for your teeth?
Frequent exposure to Mint Polo candy can raise the risk of tooth decay because it contains sugar. Letting hard candy dissolve slowly keeps sugar in contact with teeth for longer, so avoid prolonged sucking and maintain regular brushing.
Can dogs eat Mint Polo candy?
No, Mint Polo candy is not a suitable treat for dogs. Its sugar offers no nutritional benefit, and some mint candies or sweet products may contain ingredients unsafe for pets; contact a veterinarian if your dog eats some.
Does Mint Polo candy help with nausea?
Mint Polo candy is not a proven treatment for nausea. Its mint flavor may feel refreshing, but the candy itself is sugary and may not suit everyone when they feel unwell.
Can Mint Polo candy soothe a sore throat?
Mint Polo candy may briefly create a cooling sensation, but it is not a medicated lozenge and does not treat a sore throat. Its hard texture can also be uncomfortable for someone whose throat is already irritated.
How should you store Mint Polo candy after opening it?
Keep Mint Polo candy in a cool, dry place and seal the package or transfer the sweets to an airtight container. Moisture can make hard candies sticky or soft, while heat can affect their texture.
Does Mint Polo candy contain real peppermint oil?
Not necessarily: the mint taste in Mint Polo candy may come from flavorings, and the exact formulation can vary. The candy’s minty flavor alone does not establish whether it contains peppermint oil.
Mint Polo candy Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1.53mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.17mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.07mg · 0% DV
Mint Polo candy Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mint Polo candy
To burn the 13 calories in 1 piece (small) (3.4 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 Mint Polo candy?
Mint Polo candy is a hard mint sweet from the British Polo range, best known for its small ring shape with a hole in the middle. It has a clean, sweet mint flavour and a firm texture that gradually dissolves as you suck it. People often keep a few in a pocket or bag for after a meal, or enjoy one when they want a quick minty sweet.
In Britain it is a familiar everyday confection, often shared or offered with tea; elsewhere, it works just as well as a handy after-lunch sweet. Its nutrition is mostly carbohydrate, with almost no protein or fat; it contains 97 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. One small piece is a modest portion, and sugar-free mints are an option if you would rather limit sweets.
How Nutritious Is Mint Polo 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 Mint Polo 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 Mint Polo candy Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Mint Polo candy Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Mint Polo candy Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.