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Sweet snack sticks made with candied orange peel coated in dark or milk chocolate.
In season: Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
5 piece (medium) of Orange Chocolate Sticks (30 g) has 123 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Orange Chocolate Sticks are strips of candied orange peel dipped or coated in dark or milk chocolate. They’re closely associated with French orangettes, though the combination is enjoyed in many places and is also straightforward to make at home with candied peel and melted chocolate.
The chocolate’s richness contrasts with the peel’s fragrant, slightly bitter citrus flavour; the peel stays chewy beneath a firmer coating. Serve them with coffee or tea, offer them after a meal, or add a few to a small dessert plate. They’re a sweet, energy-dense snack, with most of their carbohydrate coming from the candied peel and coating, plus some fibre from the orange peel. A small portion alongside unsweetened tea or coffee keeps the pairing simple.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
68g
· 25% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
5.5g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 3% · Fat 32%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.7mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
30mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% 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 410 calories in 100 g:
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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.
Contains these 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
8.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
Orange Chocolate Sticks are strips of candied orange peel coated in chocolate, usually dark or milk chocolate. The peel is cooked in sugar syrup until tender, then dried before it is dipped in chocolate.
To make Orange Chocolate Sticks, simmer strips of orange peel in sugar syrup until tender, then let them dry completely. Dip each strip in melted chocolate and leave it until the coating sets.
Orange Chocolate Sticks are a sweet treat, not a substitute for fresh fruit. Although they contain orange peel, the peel is candied and the sticks are chocolate-coated, so they are best enjoyed as an occasional dessert.
Store Orange Chocolate Sticks in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat. Moisture can make the peel sticky, while warm storage can soften the chocolate coating.
A whitish film on Orange Chocolate Sticks usually comes from cocoa butter or sugar crystals forming on the chocolate after temperature or humidity changes. It can affect the coating’s appearance, but does not automatically mean the sticks have spoiled.
Yes, Orange Chocolate Sticks can be frozen in a well-sealed container. Thaw them while still covered in a cool place so condensation forms on the container rather than directly on the chocolate.
The shelf life of Orange Chocolate Sticks varies with how moist the candied peel is and how they are packaged. Keep commercially packaged sticks within their stated date; use homemade ones sooner and discard any with mold or an off smell.
Yes, white chocolate can coat Orange Chocolate Sticks. Its creamy sweetness makes a milder contrast with the citrus peel than dark chocolate, so some recipes pair it with a little lemon zest or a pinch of salt.
Homemade Orange Chocolate Sticks can taste bitter if the peel’s white pith is especially thick or if the peel was not blanched before candying. Briefly boiling the strips and discarding that water can soften the bitterness.
Orange Chocolate Sticks pair well with coffee, black tea, and other lightly bitter drinks that balance their sweetness. They also work as a garnish for cakes or ice cream; add them just before serving to keep the coating crisp.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.