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Silesir Calories
Sugar-based hard candy
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Silesir (4 g) has 16 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Silesir Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 4 g
16
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
3.9g
· 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%
Silesir nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (4 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.9 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 Silesir?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 4 g | 16 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 20 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 10 piece (extra large) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Silesir
What is Silesir?
Silesir is a sugar-based hard candy and an ultra-processed sweet. It is meant to be sucked until it dissolves, rather than eaten as a soft or chewy confection.
Is Silesir healthy?
Silesir is best treated as an occasional sweet, not a nutritious snack. It is made primarily from sugar, so eating it often adds sugar without providing meaningful protein or fibre.
How is Silesir made?
Hard candies such as Silesir are generally made by cooking a sugar syrup until it sets hard, then shaping and cooling it. That process produces the firm, slowly dissolving texture.
Why does Silesir get sticky?
Silesir can get sticky when it absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it tightly covered in a dry place; humidity can make the surface tacky and cause pieces to clump together.
Can you put Silesir in tea?
Yes, Silesir dissolves in hot tea and sweetens it. Because the candy adds sugar to the drink, using it this way can make it harder to judge how much sugar your cup contains.
Does Silesir soothe a sore throat?
No, Silesir does not treat a sore throat. Sucking a hard candy may briefly increase saliva and ease dryness, but that temporary effect is not a cure, and the candy contains sugar.
Can people with diabetes eat Silesir?
Silesir can raise blood glucose because it is sugar-based. Whether it fits an individual diabetes plan depends on their glucose targets and treatment, so they should ask their clinician or dietitian for personal guidance.
Does Silesir cause cavities?
Frequent Silesir consumption can increase the risk of cavities. Mouth bacteria use sugar to produce acids, and slowly sucking the candy keeps sugar in contact with the teeth for longer.
Can young children have Silesir?
Hard Silesir is a choking hazard for young children. Avoid giving it to children who are not yet able to safely manage hard candies, and supervise older children while they eat it.
Can you freeze Silesir?
You usually do not need to freeze Silesir. A sealed container in a cool, dry place protects it from moisture; freezing and thawing can introduce condensation and make the candy sticky.
Silesir 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
0.8mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.08mg · 0% DV
Silesir Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Silesir
To burn the 16 calories in 1 piece (small) (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 Silesir?
Silesir is a sugar-based hard candy. The name and available details do not point to a particular regional origin or traditional recipe, so it is best understood as a simple, firm confection. It is usually enjoyed by sucking it slowly rather than eating it like a soft sweet.
You might have a piece with tea or coffee, or keep it as an occasional sweet on its own. Its energy comes almost entirely from carbohydrate, with no protein, fat or fibre; a 4 g piece is a small serving. Pairing it with an unsweetened drink keeps the rest of the snack simple.
How Nutritious Is Silesir?
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 Silesir 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 Silesir Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Silesir 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
Silesir Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.