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Sugar-based hard candy with winter drink flavor
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Winter drink candy (6 g) has 23 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 78 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 6 g
23
KCAL / 6G
Carbs
5.9g
· 2% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.48 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 6 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 4 g | 16 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 24 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 36 g | 140 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Winter drink candy is a hard candy flavored to evoke a warming seasonal drink. It is an ultra-processed sugar confection, and its name describes the flavor rather than meaning that it contains a prepared drink.
Winter drink candy tastes sweet with a flavor meant to recall a hot seasonal beverage. The specific drink it brings to mind, and how strong that flavor is, can vary between products.
No, winter drink candy is a sweet, not a medicinal cough drop. It dissolves like hard candy, but it should not be relied on to treat a sore throat or relieve a cough.
Winter drink candy is typically made by heating a sugar mixture until it reaches a hard-candy stage, adding flavor, then cooling it. The exact flavorings and recipe depend on the maker.
Yes, winter drink candy can be dissolved in hot tea. It adds sweetness and flavor, so start with one piece and let it dissolve before deciding whether the drink needs anything else.
Store winter drink candy in a sealed package or airtight container in a cool, dry place. Heat and humidity can make hard candy sticky or soften its texture.
Winter drink candy usually gets sticky when it absorbs moisture from humid air or is kept somewhere warm. Keeping it tightly sealed in a dry place helps preserve its hard texture.
Older children can eat winter drink candy, but hard candy can be a choking hazard for young children. Have children sit still while eating it and supervise them.
Yes, the sugar in winter drink candy can contribute to tooth decay, especially with frequent sucking that keeps sugar in contact with teeth. Drinking water afterward and brushing regularly support good oral care.
The name winter drink candy does not mean it contains alcohol. The candy is flavored to suggest a seasonal drink, but the ingredients of a particular product depend on its recipe.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.48mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.06mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.12mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 23 calories in 1 piece (small) (6 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.
Winter drink candy is a sugar-based hard sweet flavoured to suggest a warming drink for cold weather. It is a confection rather than a drink itself, and the exact flavour can vary by product; the name alone does not specify a particular recipe or place of origin.
Let it dissolve slowly, or offer a piece alongside tea or coffee. In colder months, its sweet, warming-drink flavour can make it a seasonal treat, though it is just as easy to keep on hand for an occasional sweet bite.
It is almost entirely carbohydrate, with no protein, fat or fibre, so it is best thought of as a small treat rather than a filling snack. One small piece is about 6 g. Pair it with an unsweetened hot drink if you want to balance its sweetness.
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.
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
✓ 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
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.