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Small apple candy
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (small) of Small apple candy (40 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.2 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Small apple candy is a miniature candied apple: an apple, or a small apple-shaped sweet, coated in a glossy sugar shell. Candied apples are a familiar fairground treat in many places, while the small version is easy to enjoy as a single sweet.
The shell is hard and crisp, giving way to a fruity, sometimes tart apple centre when made with whole fruit. It is usually eaten on its own as a snack or handed out as a festive treat; a cup of tea can temper its sweetness. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, with very little protein or fat, so it is best treated as a sweet rather than a filling snack. Pair it with fresh fruit if you want something less sugary alongside.
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
68g
· 25% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 0% · Fat 1%
Vitamins
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.1mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
30mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% 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 270 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 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.
No known major 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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Small apple candy is made by dipping a clean, completely dry apple into hot sugar syrup and letting the coating harden. Insert a stick first, then turn the apple in the syrup to cover it evenly and leave it on parchment to set.
Firm, tart apples work best for small apple candy because their acidity balances the sweet shell and their flesh stays crisp. Choose small apples with smooth skin so they are easier to dip and the coating has a clean surface to cling to.
Small apple candy coating crystallizes when sugar crystals remain on the pan, the syrup is stirred after boiling, or the apple is damp. Wipe down the pan sides with a wet pastry brush, avoid stirring once the syrup boils, and use dry apples.
Small apple candy becomes sticky when humidity softens the sugar shell or the syrup was not cooked enough to set hard. Let dipped apples cool separately in a dry place, then store them away from moisture.
Store small apple candy in a cool, dry place rather than the refrigerator, where condensation can make its sugar shell tacky. Wrap each piece in parchment and keep it in an airtight container; eat it before the coating softens.
No, small apple candy is coated in a crisp, brittle sugar shell, while a caramel apple has a soft, chewy caramel coating. They are made with different coatings and have noticeably different textures.
The coating may slide off small apple candy if the apple is wet or has a waxy surface. Wash and dry the apple thoroughly; briefly dipping it in hot water and rubbing it can help remove surface wax before coating.
You can refrigerate small apple candy, but it is usually better not to because moisture can make the hard shell sticky. Keep it in a cool, dry spot and avoid temperature changes that cause condensation.
Yes, biting into the hard shell of small apple candy can put stress on teeth and may crack a tooth or damage dental work. Break the shell carefully into smaller pieces rather than trying to bite through it.
People with diabetes should be cautious with small apple candy because its sugar coating can raise blood glucose quickly. The amount that fits a meal plan varies, so ask your diabetes care team for advice suited to your glucose targets.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.