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Orange stick dark chocolate coated
In season: Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
3 piece (medium) of Orange stick dark chocolate coated (30 g) has 123 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Orange sticks coated in dark chocolate are strips of orange peel softened in sugar syrup, then dipped in dark chocolate. They bring together fragrant citrus and deep cocoa, with a firm chocolate shell and a tender, slightly chewy centre. The sweet is especially associated with European confectionery traditions and is also easy to find in assorted chocolate boxes and specialist sweet shops around the world.
Serve one or two with coffee or tea, or offer them after a meal alongside other small sweets. They are mainly a source of carbohydrate, with some fat and fibre, so a modest portion makes a satisfying treat without crowding out the rest of a snack. Pair them with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance their sweetness.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
68g
· 25% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 3% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.7mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% 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.
Medium
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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.7:1).
A dark chocolate-coated orange stick is a confection made by covering a strip of orange peel, usually candied, with dark chocolate. It combines the peel’s citrus aroma and chewy texture with the firm, cocoa-rich coating.
Usually, yes. The orange peel is commonly softened and cooked in sugar syrup before it is dried and coated in chocolate. Recipes vary, so the peel’s sweetness and chewiness can differ between products.
To make dark chocolate-coated orange sticks, orange peel is cut into strips, softened, and simmered in sugar syrup. Once dried, the strips are dipped in melted dark chocolate and left to set.
The bitterness in dark chocolate-coated orange sticks can come from the cocoa in the chocolate or from the white pith left on the orange peel. A thicker layer of pith can also make the citrus flavor sharper.
Store dark chocolate-coated orange sticks in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Heat can soften or melt the chocolate; if you refrigerate them, seal them well to keep out moisture and food odors.
Dark chocolate-coated orange sticks pair well with espresso or unsweetened coffee, which balances their sweetness and brings out the citrus and cocoa flavors. They also work with black tea as a small after-dinner treat.
Yes. Simmer strips of orange peel until tender, cook them in sugar syrup, and let them dry completely. Dip each strip in melted dark chocolate, then leave it on baking paper until the coating sets.
A whitish film on dark chocolate-coated orange sticks is often chocolate bloom, caused by temperature changes that bring cocoa butter or sugar to the surface. It can affect appearance and texture, but by itself does not mean the sticks are spoiled.
Yes, dark chocolate-coated orange sticks can be frozen in an airtight container, although condensation during thawing may dull the chocolate or make it sticky. Let them come back to room temperature while still sealed to reduce moisture on the coating.
Dark chocolate-coated orange sticks are a sweet confection, not a substitute for fresh fruit. The orange peel gives them a citrus flavor, but the candied peel and chocolate make them better treated as an occasional sweet than as a daily fruit serving.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.