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Colorful Candy Calories
Colorful, sugary candy, popular snack for kids and adults.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 pack (medium) of Colorful Candy (40 g) has 160 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.8 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Colorful Candy Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 pack (medium) · 40 g
160
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
36.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% 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 92% · Protein 0% · Fat 8%
Colorful Candy nutrition facts table · 1 pack (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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 Pack of Colorful Candy?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pack (medium) | 40 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 20 g | 80 kcal |
| 10 piece (small) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 200 kcal |
| 20 piece (large) | 60 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 80 g | 320 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 100 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 120 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorful Candy
What is colorful candy made of?
Colorful candy usually has a hard, colored sugar coating around a small center, but the center varies by product. It may be chocolate, a nut, or more candy, so the name does not describe one fixed recipe.
Does colorful candy contain chocolate?
Some colorful candy has a chocolate center, while other kinds contain nuts or a hard-sugar center. Chocolate-filled pieces can soften or melt in warm conditions, unlike many all-sugar varieties.
How is colorful candy made?
Colorful candy is commonly made by tumbling small centers while thin layers of sugar coating are added and dried. Repeating the coating process builds a smooth, hard shell; manufacturers can use different centers, colors, and finishes.
Why does colorful candy have different colors?
Colorful candy comes in different colors because colorings are added to its outer coating. The specific colorings and whether they come from natural or synthetic sources vary by product and are not determined by the candy’s appearance.
Can you use colorful candy to decorate cakes?
Yes, colorful candy works as a topping for cakes, cookies, and ice cream. Add it shortly before serving, especially on moist or warm desserts, because moisture can soften the shell and make the colors run.
Why does colorful candy get sticky or lose its color?
Colorful candy can turn sticky or bleed color when its sugar shell absorbs moisture. Keep it away from steam and damp surfaces, and close the package tightly after opening to help the coating stay dry.
How should you store colorful candy?
Store colorful candy in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard. A refrigerator can expose the sugar shell to condensation when the candy is removed, while heat can soften chocolate-filled pieces.
Can colorful candy be frozen?
Freezing colorful candy is usually unnecessary and can lead to condensation when it thaws. That moisture may make the coating sticky or cracked, so a sealed container in a cool, dry place is a better choice.
Is colorful candy safe for young children?
Colorful candy can be a choking hazard for young children because the pieces are small and often hard. Avoid giving it to children who are not ready to chew and swallow hard sweets safely, and supervise older children.
Can people with diabetes eat colorful candy?
People with diabetes should account for colorful candy as a sugary food that can raise blood glucose quickly. The suitable portion depends on an individual’s meal plan and treatment, so ask your diabetes care team for personal guidance.
Colorful Candy Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.04mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.8mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.8mg · 0% DV
Colorful Candy Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Colorful Candy
To burn the 160 calories in 1 pack (medium) (40 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 Colorful Candy?
Colorful Candy refers to small, brightly coated sweets, usually made with a crisp sugar shell and a sweet centre. Depending on the variety, that centre may be sugary or chocolate-based. These bite-sized treats are commonly shared at parties, offered to guests, or enjoyed as an occasional snack.
The shell adds a light crunch before the sweetness of the centre comes through. Have a few on their own, serve them in a small bowl for sharing, or pair them with coffee or tea. They are mostly carbohydrate, with 92 g per 100 g, so a small handful is a sensible way to enjoy them without turning a snack into a large serving.
How Nutritious Is Colorful 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 Colorful 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 Colorful Candy Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Colorful Candy Good For?
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
Colorful Candy Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.